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Physician-authored summaries on the latest research on squamous cell carcinoma, editorials on squamous cell carcinoma, and perspectives on squamous cell carcinoma - drawn from the top medical journals.
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Incidence of Nodal Metastases and Death Related to Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinomas Free
- February 22, 2013
- Craig A. Elmets, MD
- Dermatology
Cutaneous SCC is an underrecognized health issue.- Reviewing:
- Karia PS et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 2013 Jan 31;:
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Friend and Foe: Langerhans Cells Implicated in SCC
- February 17, 2012
- Kenneth Y. Tsai, MD, PhD
- Dermatology
These cells surprisingly promoted squamous cell cancer formation when exposed to a mutagenic compound.- Reviewing:
- Modi BG et al., Science 2012 Jan 6; 335:104.
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Restricted Supplements May Help to Prevent Skin Cancer
- July 29, 2011
- Craig A. Elmets, MD
- Dermatology
Grape seed extract and vitamin D show some indications of possible protection, but these need to be borne out by prospective clinical trials.- Reviewing:
- Tang JY et al., J Clin Oncol 2011 Jun 27;: Asgari MM et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 2011 Jun 13;:
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Treatment, Not Typing, Is Recommended for HPV-Associated Digital SCCs
- July 29, 2011
- Murad Alam, MD, MSCI
- Dermatology
The association between digital SCCs and HPV is well known, but these authors recommend a focus on sterilizing the periphery of the SCC rather than identifying the precise HPV type, which does not affect management.- Reviewing:
- Gormley RH et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 2011 May; 64:981.
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β-HPV Does Not Increase Risk for Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- May 13, 2011
- Kenneth Y. Tsai, MD, PhD
- Dermatology
Investigators found no role for low-risk human papillomavirus strains in cutaneous SCC.- Reviewing:
- Arron ST et al., J Invest Dermatol 2011 Apr 14;:
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Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Takes the Stage
- March 11, 2011
- Kenneth Y. Tsai, MD, PhD
- Dermatology
Highlights of the new risk-stratification scheme, with a focus on tumor characteristics- Reviewing:
- Farasat S et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 2011 Jan 21;:
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Differentiated VIN to Squamous Cell Carcinoma: p53 Role
- April 23, 2010
- Angelica Selim, MD
- Dermatology
The p53 protein appears to have a role in the evolution of vulvar squamous cell carcinoma.- Reviewing:
- Pinto AP et al., Mod Pathol 2010 Mar; 23:404.
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma Complicates Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- January 29, 2010
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology that affects the intertriginous surfaces, including the axilla, inframammary region, inguinal skin, and buttocks. . . .- Reviewing:
- Lavogiez C et al., Dermatology 2009 Dec 23;:
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Do Oral Contraceptives Explain the "Edge," as Women Overtake Men in SCC Risk?
- December 11, 2009
- June Robinson, MD
- Dermatology
The data are insufficient to draw any conclusions about current use of oral contraceptives.- Reviewing:
- Applebaum KM et al., J Invest Dermatol 2009 Dec; 129:2760.
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Which Squamous Cell Carcinomas Are the Bad Actors? Free
- July 25, 2008
- George J. Hruza, MD
- Dermatology
Tumor thickness, immunosuppression, location on the ear, and horizontal size were associated with increased risk for metastasis in cutaneous SCC.- Reviewing:
- Brantsch KD et al., Lancet Oncol 2008 Jul 9;:
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Geographic Variation and Skin Cancer
- March 14, 2008
- George J. Hruza, MD
- Dermatology
Residence in sunny or high-altitude locales increased risks for basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas in a large cohort.- Reviewing:
- Qureshi AA et al., Arch Intern Med 2008 Mar 10; 168:501.
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Folic Acid May Prevent Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer in Renal Transplant Recipients
- December 7, 2007
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
Polymorphisms in the methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase gene suggest a possible benefit from supplementation.- Reviewing:
- Laing ME et al., Transplantation 2007 Jul 15; 84:113.
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Endoscopic Esophageal Screening for Patients at High Risk
- November 9, 2006
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Rigorous screening, including Lugol staining, should be considered for patients with previous squamous-cell cancers.- Reviewing:
- Dubuc J et al., Endoscopy 2006 Jul; 38:690-5.
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Imiquimod Only Modestly Successful for Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Situ
- July 14, 2006
- George J. Hruza, MD
- Dermatology
Modest efficacy is offset by local reactions and a long treatment course.- Reviewing:
- Patel GK et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 2006 Jun; 54:1025-32.
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SCC Treated with Mohs Surgery in Australia
- September 13, 2005
- George J. Hruza, MD
- Dermatology
Rates of cure for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) after Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) were last reported more than 25 years ago, at which time researchers . . .- Reviewing:
- Leibovitch I et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 2005 Aug; 53:253-60. Leibovitch I et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 2005 Aug; 53:261-6.
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High SCC Recurrence Rates in CLL Patients
- March 2, 2005
- George J. Hruza, MD
- Dermatology
Patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) have increased risk for skin cancer. Published reports show significantly increased rates of recurrence of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) . . .- Reviewing:
- Mehrany K et al., Dermatol Surg 2005 Jan; 31:38-42.
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HPV-Associated Digital Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- April 15, 2003
- George J. Hruza, MD
- Dermatology
Human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated digital squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a rare tumor in patients without epidermodysplasia verruciformis. Using data from a series of 23 cases . . .- Reviewing:
- Alam M et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 2003 Mar; 48:385-93.
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma Arising from Chronic Leg Ulcers
- August 1, 1999
- GJ Hruza
- Dermatology
Chronic leg ulcers have an increased risk for the development of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and the incidence increases with ulcer duration. These Swedish authors . . .- Reviewing:
- Baldursson BT et al., Br J Dermatol 1999; 140:
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High-Dose PUVA and Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Meta-Analysis
- February 1, 1999
- J Ferguson
- Dermatology
Many studies have examined the risk of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in patients with psoriasis who are treated with photochemotherapy (PUVA), but the reported risks . . .- Reviewing:
- Stern RS and Lunder EJ., Arch Dermatol 1998; 134:
1582 1585 .
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Ear
- June 1, 1994
- RL Moy
- Dermatology
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the ear can be one of the most difficult skin cancers to treat. The recurrence rate and the chance of . . .- Reviewing:
- Thomas SS; Matthews RN., Br J Plast Surg 1994; 47:
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