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Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery 1/2019

01-10-2019 | Tonsillectomy | Other Articles

Unusual Appearance of Basaloid SCC in Tonsil: A Case Report

Author: Mehdi Nikkhah

Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery | Special Issue 1/2019

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Abstract

Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma (BSCC) is a variant of oral squamous cell carcinoma, is an aggressive, high grade variant and rare subtype of the head and neck SCC that less common in tonsils. Here, we are reporting a case of BSCC involving the tonsil with an extension on the cervical lymph node region.
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Metadata
Title
Unusual Appearance of Basaloid SCC in Tonsil: A Case Report
Author
Mehdi Nikkhah
Publication date
01-10-2019
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery / Issue Special Issue 1/2019
Print ISSN: 2231-3796
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7707
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-019-01693-z

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