Squamous-cell carcinoma of the lung

Squamous-cell carcinoma of the lung
A squamous-cell lung carcinoma developing in the bronchius
A squamous-cell lung carcinoma developing in the bronchius
SpecialtyOncology

Squamous-cell carcinoma (SCC) of the lung is a histologic type of non-small-cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC). It is the second most prevalent type of lung cancer after lung adenocarcinoma and it originates in the bronchi. Its tumor cells are characterized by a squamous appearance, similar to the one observed in epidermal cells. Squamous-cell carcinoma of the lung is strongly associated with tobacco smoking, more than any other forms of NSCLC.[1]

  1. ^ "Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment". National Cancer Institute. 1980-01-01. Retrieved 2019-02-28.