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)

Annotation

coordinate with precoordinated organ/neoplasm term

DUI

D018289 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0027522

Previous indexing

Carcinoma, Papillary (1969-1993)

History note

94

Public note

94