Squamous cell carcinoma of skin

Definition

A carcinoma arising from the squamous cells of the epidermis. Skin squamous cell carcinoma is most commonly found on sun-exposed areas. The majority of the tumours are well-differentiated.

3 subordinate codes

• 2C31.0Verrucous squamous cell carcinoma of skin
• 2C31.1Keratoacanthoma
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Malignant neoplasms of skin

• 2C30Melanoma of skin
• 2C32Basal cell carcinoma of skin
• 2C33Adnexal carcinoma of skin
• 2C34Cutaneous neuroendocrine carcinoma
• 2C35Cutaneous sarcoma
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified