Findings

On the skin of the upper lip, there is an irregular, nodular lesion.

Impression

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)

Clinical Pathologic Correlation
SCC is the second most common malignant skin tumor. It tends to arise on skin surfaces exposed to the sun in older individuals. SCC also occurs in association with immunosuppression and chronic irritation of the skin. In contrast to basal cell carcinoma, SCC often metastasizes to distant sites.

Preparation

Fresh

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Clinical photograph

Specimen

Skin

Image Credit

Terence O'Grady, M.D.
Department of Medicine
School of Medicine
University of California, San Diego