Squamous cell carcinoma of the uterine cervix
Chapter: 18
Malignant tumor of the cervix arising from the squamous epithelium. It presents as an exophytic, ulcerating or infiltrative lesion. Microscopically, malignant cells can be either keratinizing or non-keratinizing. The tumor usually evolves from the precursor CIN, and is the most common malignant tumor of the cervix. Patients complain of vaginal bleeding and discharge. The tumor spreads by direct extension and through lymphatics. Radical hysterectomy is the treatment of choice for localized tumors.
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