Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)

Key Points:

• Rapidly growing keratotic nodule (central adherent keratin horn) on sun exposed site

• Dome shaped

• Can occur in scars or chronic ulcers and sometimes presents as eroded papule or plaque

• More common and more aggressive in immunosuppressed patients e.g. organ transplant recipients

• Standard treatment is surgical excision

• Cure achieved if low risk cancers excised. High risk cancers can lead to nodal and distant metastases in up to 5%