| squamous cell carcinoma of the skin | term type: main entry term definition: one of the most common types of skin cancer. It generally arises in the uppermost layer of the skin. It tends to grow quickly and spread to other parts of the body. The main cause is exposure to ultraviolet radiation of the sun. Other factors favoring its development are the presence of chronic ulcers, burns and constant friction. The main symptom of squamous cell carcinoma is any change in the skin. Since it can have many different appearances, the tumor may feel scaly or develop a scab. Treatment depends on the size of the tumor and its location, but is based mainly on the surgical removal of the tumor. Other treatments may be radiation and local chemotherapy. (en) number: singular part of speech: noun reliability code: 10 term type: main entry term |
| carcinoma cutáneo de células escamosas | definition: uno de los tipos más comunes de cáncer de piel. Generalmente parte de la epidermis y tiende a crecer rápidamente y a extenderse a otras partes del cuerpo. La causa principal es la exposición a la radiación ultravioleta. Otros factores que pueden favorecer su aparición son la presencia de úlceras y la fricción constante. Un cambio en la piel puede ser síntoma de este cáncer. Puede tener diversas formas, escamas o una costra. El tratamiento depende del tamaño del tumor y la localización pero consiste principalmente en la extirpación quirúrgica del tumor. Otros tratamientos pueden ser la radiación y la quimioterapia local. (es) term type: main entry term gender: masculine number: singular reliability code: 9 part of speech: noun |