Squamous cell carcinoma of the lung
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| Micrograph of a squamous carcinoma, a type of non-small-cell lung carcinoma. FNA specimen. |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shanshan Cen, M.D. [2] Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [3]
Synonyms and keywords: Squamous cell carcinoma of lung; Epidermoid carcinoma of lung; Squamous cell lung cancer; SCC
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lung from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural history, Complications, and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Staging | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies | Biopsy
Treatment
Medical therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies