Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma

Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma ( cSCC ) is a malignant tumor of the keratinocytes originating within the epidermis or its appendages

Non melanoma skin cancer ( NMSC ) are a group of cancers made of○ basal cell carcinoma ( BCC )○ Bowen's disease○ cutaneous SCC ( cSCC )○ early stage actinic keratosis cSCC is the second most common non-melanoma skin cancer after BCC & accounts for 10 % to20 % of all skin malignancies It should also be kept in mind that cSCC grows faster than BCC and produces a Also note that several nations do not have SCC included in cancer registers and recent studies have cited a 1 : 1 ratio between SCC and BCC Incidence is rising possibly due to factors as○ higher levels of sun exposure○ increase in ageing population ( average onset mid 60's )○ increased sunbed use○ improved detection / screening Highest incidence in Australia European studies have show a age standardized incidence from 9 to 96 / 100,000 males and 5 to 68 per 100,000 females Incidence increases with age , seen more often in men Cancer Research UK reports 151,739 new cases of non-melanoma skin cancers in 2015-17 In the USA more...