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Benign Squamous Cell Neoplasm

MedGen UID:
141634
Concept ID:
C0474800
Neoplastic Process
Synonyms: Benign Epidermoid Cell Neoplasm; Benign Epidermoid Cell Tumor; Benign squamous cell tumor; Benign Squamous Cell Tumor
SNOMED CT: Benign squamous cell tumor (252994001)

Definition

A non-metastasizing neoplasm composed of squamous cells. The neoplastic cells do not display malignant features. [from NCI]

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Recent clinical studies

Etiology

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Diagnosis

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Therapy

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Prognosis

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Clinical prediction guides

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Recent systematic reviews

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