Squamous cell carcinoma

The term squamous cell carcinoma in the ENT area is referring to carcinomas in the ear, nose, and throat. These include malignant tumors of the oral cavity (buccal carcinoma), pharyngeal (carcinoma), laryngeal (laryngeal) carcinoma, nose, nasal sinuses, and the uterine neck, particularly the thyroid glands.

These bile tumors are usually squamous cell carcinomas. Various risk factors facilitate their emergence. Smoking and regular alcohol consumption play the most important role. Viral infections, especially with human papilloma virus type 16 (HPV 16), bad oral hygiene and radioactive radiation are also among the risk factors.

Symptoms include swelling and discoloration of the skin, which may be associated with pain. Persistent hoarseness, nosebleeds, difficulty in breathing, coughing and a loosening of the throat, pain in the throat, face and ears also burden the patients.