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Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is an invasive epithelial malignancy of keratinocytic differentiation. It is the second most common eyelid malignancy among Caucasians. Chronic sun exposure is an important proven risk factor. Clinically it can exhibit features similar to basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and is liable to be misdiagnosed. It exhibits an aggressive behavior and has got a greater metastatic potential as compared to basal cell carcinoma. Perineural invasion is a characteristic feature of squamous cell carcinoma, and it can metastasize to the brain through cranial nerves. Complete surgical removal with margin control under frozen section offers high cure rate with less chances of recurrence.

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  1. Orbit Oculoplasty Reconstructive and Aesthetic Services, Sankara Nethralaya, 18 College Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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    Bipasha Mukherjee MS, DNB (Ophthalmology), FICO

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Alam, M.S., Mukherjee, B. (2017). Squamous Cell Carcinoma. In: Mukherjee, B., Yuen, H. (eds) Emergencies of the Orbit and Adnexa. Springer, New Delhi. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-1807-4_46

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