Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma with Invasion through Ear Cartilage

• Hauptverfasser: Julie Boisen (Verfasst von), C. Helen Malone (Verfasst von), Brent Kelly (Verfasst von), Richard F. Wagner (Verfasst von)
• Format: Buch
• Veröffentlicht: Hindawi Limited, 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of the ear represents a high-risk tumor location with an increased risk of metastasis and local tissue invasion. However, it is uncommon for these cancers to invade through nearby cartilage. Cartilage invasion is facilitated by matrix metalloproteases, specifically...