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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin is often caused by long term exposure to the sun and certain other risk factors. No specific laboratory test is indicated for the diagnosis. As history and physical exam will reveal it. A [[biopsy]] is done where a sample is taken and examined under a microscope by a [[Pathologist]] to support the diagnosis. | Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin is often caused by long term exposure to the sun and certain other risk factors. No specific laboratory test is indicated for the diagnosis. As history and physical exam will reveal it. A [[biopsy]] is done where a sample is taken and examined under a microscope by a [[Pathologist]] to support the diagnosis. | ||
== Laboratory tests == | == Laboratory tests == | ||
As mentioned no specific laboratory tests are required. | |||
As mentioned no specific laboratory tests are required. Histopathological examination is done to confirm it and to aid in staging of the disease. | |||
Important points to be noted during histopathological examination include | |||
*Invasion | |||
*Differentiation | |||
*Depth | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2], Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [3]
Overview
Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin is often caused by long term exposure to the sun and certain other risk factors. No specific laboratory test is indicated for the diagnosis. As history and physical exam will reveal it. A biopsy is done where a sample is taken and examined under a microscope by a Pathologist to support the diagnosis.
Laboratory tests
As mentioned no specific laboratory tests are required. Histopathological examination is done to confirm it and to aid in staging of the disease. Important points to be noted during histopathological examination include
- Invasion
- Differentiation
- Depth
References