cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma

GPTKB entity

Statements (31)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:cancer
gptkbp:affects gptkb:skin
gptkbp:alternativeName gptkb:cSCC
gptkb:cutaneous_SCC
gptkbp:canMetastasizeTo lymph nodes
distant organs
gptkbp:diagnosedBy biopsy
gptkbp:firstDescribed 19th century
gptkbp:hasEpidemiology more common in males
incidence increases with age
more common in fair-skinned individuals
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
gptkbp:ICD-10_code C44
gptkbp:mortalityRate low
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Bowen's_disease
gptkb:actinic_keratosis
gptkbp:prognosis generally good if detected early
gptkbp:riskFactor radiation therapy
immunosuppression
human papillomavirus infection
chronic wounds
gptkbp:symptom bleeding
ulceration
skin lesion
non-healing sore
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:Mohs_surgery
radiation therapy
surgical excision
topical chemotherapy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Keytruda
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5