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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
A biopsy is the gold standard test for the diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin. | |||
== Diagnostic Study of Choice == | == Diagnostic Study of Choice == | ||
=== Study of choice === | === Study of choice === | ||
A biopsy is the gold standard test for the diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin. | |||
Although clinical findings may strongly suggest a diagnosis of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, histopathologic examination is necessary to confirm the diagnosis. | |||
Histopathologic examination is also useful for assessment for perineural invasion, tumor differentiation, and tumor depth, factors that are important for tumor staging and prognosis. | |||
* Shave, punch, or excisional biopsies may be used for diagnosis. | |||
===== Diagnostic results ===== | ===== Diagnostic results ===== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Roukoz A. Karam, M.D.[2]
Overview
A biopsy is the gold standard test for the diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin.
Diagnostic Study of Choice
Study of choice
A biopsy is the gold standard test for the diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin.
Although clinical findings may strongly suggest a diagnosis of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, histopathologic examination is necessary to confirm the diagnosis.
Histopathologic examination is also useful for assessment for perineural invasion, tumor differentiation, and tumor depth, factors that are important for tumor staging and prognosis.
- Shave, punch, or excisional biopsies may be used for diagnosis.
Diagnostic results
The following finding(s) on performing [investigation name] is(are) confirmatory for [disease name]:
- [Finding 1]
- [Finding 2]
Sequence of Diagnostic Studies
Name of Diagnostic Criteria
There are no established criteria for the diagnosis of [disease name].