basaloid squamous cell carcinoma

A squamous cell carcinoma that has a solid, closely packed growth of cells with hyperchromatic nuclei, scant cytoplasm, small cystic spaces, and foci of necrosis. It has overlying squamous dysplasia, rare foci of overt keratinization, and/or coexistent keratin

A squamous cell carcinoma that has a solid, closely packed growth of cells with hyperchromatic nuclei, scant cytoplasm, small cystic spaces, and foci of necrosis. It has overlying squamous dysplasia, rare foci of overt keratinization, and/or coexistent keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma.

Also known as: Basaloid carcinoma