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Squalors Cell Carcinoma Treatment

Alternative names :- Cancer - skin - Squalors cell; Skin cancer - Squalors cell

Arising from the keratinizing epidermal cells, Squalors cell carcinoma of the skin is an invasive tumor with metastatic potential. It occurs most of­ten in fair-skinned white men over age 60. Outdoor employment & residence in a sunny, warm climate (south western United States & Australia, for example) greatly increase the risk of developing Squalors cell carcinoma.

reason of Squalors Cell Carcinoma

Predisposing factors associated with Squalors cell carcinoma include over­exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays & the presence of premalignant lesions (such as actinic keratosis or Bowen's disease).

Other predisposing factors include X-ray therapy, ingestion of herbicides containing arsenic, chronic skin irritation & inflammation, exposure to local carcinogens (such as tar & oil), & hereditary diseases (such as xeroderma pigmentosum & albinism). Rarely, Squalors cell carcinoma may develop on the site of smallpox vaccination, psoriasis, or chronic discoid lupus erythematosus.

Signs & symptoms of Squalors Cell Carcinoma

Squalors cell carcinoma commonly develops on the skin of the face, the ears, the dorsa of the hands & fore­arms, & other sun-damaged areas. Lesions on sun-damaged skin tend to be less invasive & less likely to metastasize than lesions on unexposed skin.

Notable exceptions to this tendency are Squalors cell lesions on the lower lip & the ears. These are almost invariably markedly invasive metastastic lesions with a generally poor prognosis.

Transformation from a premalignant lesion to Squalors cell carcinoma may begin with induration & inflammation of the preexisting lesion. When Squalors cell carcinoma arises from normal skin, the nodule grows slowly on a firm, indurated base.

Diagnosis

An excisional biopsy provides a definitive diagnosis of Squalors cell carcinoma. Other appropriate laboratory tests depend on systemic symptoms.

Treatment of Squalors Cell Carcinoma

The size, shape, location, & invasiveness of a Squalors cell tumor & the condition of the underlying tissue determine the treatment method used.

Premalignant lesions respond well to treatment. A deeply invasive tumor may require a combination of techniques.

All the major treatment methods have excellent cure rates; the prognosis is usually better with a well-differentiated lesion than with a poorly differentiated one in an unusual location. The tumor may be reduced in size by radiation treatments.

Depending on the lesion, treatment may consist of:

• wide surgical excision
• electrodesiccation & curettage (which offer good cosmetic results for small lesions)
• radiation therapy (generally for elderly or debilitated patients)
• chemosurgery (reserved for resistant or recurrent lesions).

Special considerations & prohibition

• Sun exposure & sunbathing produce gradual skin damage even if sunburn is avoided. Ten to forty years can pass between the time of sun exposure & the development of a Squalors cell skin cancer.
• Tell the patient to use lip screens to protect the lips from sun damage
• Advise the patient to use sunscreen containing para-aminobenzoic acid, ben­zophenone, & zinc oxide. He should apply these agents 30 to 60 minutes before sun exposure.
• Keep the wound dry & clean.