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Kristen A. Stephen, M.D.
Kristen A. Stephen, M.D.

American Academy of Dermatology
Allegheny County Medical Society
Board Certified, American Board of Dermatology

Westmark Building
980 Beaver Grade Road
Moon Township, PA 15108
Phone 412-262-4911
   
Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
 
Here are example of Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC), a skin cancer likely derived from the keratinocytes (skin- surface cells) in the upper epidermis. Note the crusty appearance. There are several types of squamous-cell carcinoma, depending on how aggressive the tumor's cells are. For example, "poorly differentiated" squamous-cell carcinoma has a much greater tendency to spread unchecked and kill a patient than "well-differentiated" SCC.		  

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