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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
Tree Number(s)
C04.557.470.200.400
C04.557.470.700.400
Unique ID
D002294
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D002294
Annotation
coordinate IM with precoordinated organ/neoplasm term (IM)
Scope Note
A carcinoma derived from stratified SQUAMOUS EPITHELIAL CELLS. It may also occur in sites where glandular or columnar epithelium is normally present. (From Stedman, 25th ed)
Entry Term(s)
Carcinoma, Epidermoid
Carcinoma, Planocellular
Carcinoma, Squamous
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Public MeSH Note
81; was CARCINOMA, EPIDERMOID 1963-80
Online Note
use CARCINOMA, SQUAMOUS CELL to search CARCINOMA, EPIDERMOID 1966-80
History Note
81; was CARCINOMA, EPIDERMOID 1963-80
Date Introduced
1966/01/01
Last Updated
2014/06/13
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Preferred
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