Squamous cell lung carcinoma

Therapeutic area
Oncology
Rare disease
No

Definition
A carcinoma arising from squamous bronchial epithelial cells. It may be keratinizing or non-keratinizing. Keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma is characterized by the presence of keratinization, pearl formation, and/or intercellular bridges. Non-keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma is characterized by the absence of keratinization, pearl formation, and intercellular bridges. Cigarette smoking and arsenic exposure are strongly associated with squamous cell lung carcinoma.
Genetic basis
No
Non-human condition
No
Rare disease
No
Listing at source
Listed
Condition name
Squamous cell lung carcinoma
Therapeutic area
Oncology

  • squamous cell lung carcinoma
  • epidermoid cell carcinoma of lung
  • epidermoid cell carcinoma of the lung
  • epidermoid cell lung carcinoma
  • lung squamous cell carcinoma
  • squamous cell carcinoma of lung
  • squamous cell carcinoma of the lung
  • squamous cell lung cancer
  • squamous cell lung carcinoma

Severity
Severe

  • Oncology
  • Pulmonology

MONDO ID
Parent condition
MONDO:0005096

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