VERRUCOUS CARCINOMAS
\vɛɹˈuːkəs kˌɑːsɪnˈə͡ʊməz], \vɛɹˈuːkəs kˌɑːsɪnˈəʊməz], \v_ɛ_ɹ_ˈuː_k_ə_s k_ˌɑː_s_ɪ_n_ˈəʊ_m_ə_z]\
Sort: Oldest first
-
A variant of well-differentiated epidermoid carcinoma that is most common in the oral cavity, but also occurs in the larynx, nasal cavity, esophagus, penis, anorectal region, vulva, vagina, uterine cervix, and skin, especially on the sole of the foot. Most intraoral cases occur in elderly male abusers of smokeless tobacco. The treatment is surgical resection. Radiotherapy is not indicated, as up to 30% treated with radiation become highly aggressive within six months. (Segen, Dictionary of Modern Medicine, 1992)
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
Word of the day
Proto Oncogene Proteins c erbB 2
- cell surface protein-tyrosine kinase that is found to be overexpressed in significant number adenocarcinomas. It has extensive homology can heterodimerize EGF EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR), 3 receptor (RECEPTOR, 3) and the 4 receptor. Activation of erbB-2 receptor occurs during heterodimer formation with a ligand-bound erbB family members. EC 2.7.11.-.