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SCC
Issue Description
Squamous cells are the cells that make up most of the skin, so squamous cell carcinoma refers to an abnormal growth of these cells. Squamous cell carcinoma is usually developed in the epithelial layer of the skin and sometimes in various mucous membranes of the body. This type of cancer can be seen on the skin, lips, inside the mouth, throat or esophagus. This type of cancer is characterized by red, scaly skin that becomes an open sore.
Squamous cells are the cells that make up most of the skin, so squamous cell carcinoma refers to an abnormal growth of these cells. Squamous cell carcinoma is usually developed in the epithelial layer of the skin and sometimes in various mucous membranes of the body. This type of cancer can be seen on the skin, lips, inside the mouth, throat or esophagus. This type of cancer is characterized by red, scaly skin that becomes an open sore.
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Other Names
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Causes
Risk factors include:
Sun exposure
Radiation therapy
Exposure to carcinogens
Chronic skin irritation or inflammation
Genetic diseases
Presence of premalignant lesions
Breeds Commonly Affected
Shih Tzus
Standard Poodles
Mastiffs
Basset Hounds
Blood Hounds
Symptoms
Squamous cell carcinomas commonly arise in non-pigmented, either sparsely-haired or un-haired skin. It is most commonly seen as a result of sun damage.
The lesion looks like a raw ulcer or non-healing sore. This dog skin cancer is locally aggressive but rarely spreads until later in the course of the disease.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Causes
Risk factors include:
Breeds Commonly Affected
Symptoms
Squamous cell carcinomas commonly arise in non-pigmented, either sparsely-haired or un-haired skin. It is most commonly seen as a result of sun damage.
The lesion looks like a raw ulcer or non-healing sore. This dog skin cancer is locally aggressive but rarely spreads until later in the course of the disease.
Diagnosis
To be diagnosed, a biopsy is done where a sample is taken and examined under a microscope.
Treatment
Surgical removal is the treatment of choice. Where surgery is incomplete or not possible, radiation can be used. Limiting exposure to the sun may help prevent sun-induced squamous cell carcinomas.
To be diagnosed, a biopsy is done where a sample is taken and examined under a microscope.
Treatment
Surgical removal is the treatment of choice. Where surgery is incomplete or not possible, radiation can be used. Limiting exposure to the sun may help prevent sun-induced squamous cell carcinomas.
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