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Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin other imaging findings
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Patients with squamous cell carcinoma typically have a normal general appearance. Skin examination usually show inflamed, reddened, scaly or crusty growth, sore or tender. Occasionally they can ulcerate, bleed or crust, not healing over time. They can take the shape of a wart, a reddened patch or an ulcer, with crust or bleeding. Sometimes they can present as a lump with central depression than bleeds.
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