Squamous cell skin cancer

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Bowen's disease on the hand	Cheilitis, actinic	Keratoacanthoma	Keratoacanthoma
Skin cancer, squamous cell - close-up	Skin cancer, squamous cell on the hands	Squamous cell cancer	Squamous cell carcinoma - invasive

Cancer - skin - squamous cell; Skin cancer - squamous cell

The main symptom of squamous cell skin cancer is a growing bump that may have a rough, scaly surface and flat reddish patches.

The bump is usually located on the face, ears, neck, hands, or arms, but may occur on other areas.

A sore that does not heal can be a sign of squamous cell cancer. Any change in an existing wart, mole, or other skin lesion could be a sign of skin cancer.

The appearance of the skin lesion may indicate a squamous cell carcinoma. A biopsy and examination of the lesion confirms the diagnosis.

Review Date: 02/12/2007
Reviewed By: Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Associate, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.