Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Head And Neck
specificA high-grade, aggressive variant of squamous cell carcinoma that arises from the head and neck region. The most common sites of origin are pyriform sinus, epiglottis, and base of tongue. It is characterized by the presence of small malignant cells with hyperchromatic nuclei and scant amount of cytoplasm forming lobules with peripheral palisading. Comedonecrosis may be present.
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Top Centers for Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Head And Neck(5)
Ranked by research excellence score (trials · grants · publications). Methodology →
| # | Center | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY NCI Comprehensive | 60.0 |
| 2 | Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MA NCI Comprehensive | 60.0 |
| 3 | UPMC Hillman Cancer CenterPittsburgh, PA NCI Comprehensive | 60.0 |
| 4 | Boston University Cancer CenterBoston, MA | 60.0 |
| 5 | Princess Margaret Cancer CentreToronto, ON | 60.0 |
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