DermAtlas: Dermatology Image Squamous_Cell_Carcinoma_1_030514 (carcinoma, squamous cell

Image Name:

Squamous_Cell_Carcinoma_1_030514

File Type:

jpg

Diagnosis:

CARCINOMA, SQUAMOUS CELL

Category:

neoplasm, malignant /
lumps & bumps (plaques, nodules, tumors)

Morphology:

Organization:

Pattern:

Color:

Body Site:

forearm

Age:

85 years

Gender:

Male

Image Year:

2003

Magnification:

Stain:

hematoxylin and eosin

Contributor:

Donna Bilu, MS

First Published:

May 14, 2003

Description:

Nests of squamous epithelial cells with abundant eosinophilic cytoplasm and large nuclei are seen extending into the dermis. There is central keratinization and horn pearl formation. Cells at the periphery of the tumor nests are still cohesive. Small basaloid cells are also seen.

Comments:

These findings are typical of an acantholytic squamous cell carcinoma with focal basaloid features.This biopsy was taken from an 11 mm nodule on the right forearm of an 85-year-old man.

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