Squamous Cell Lung Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
What % of NSCLC does squamous cell lung cancer make up?
A
About 25%
2
Q
Where do they typically tend to be located?
A
Centrally
3
Q
Where does squamous cell cancer typically arise? How do they typically extend?
A
Typically from the segmental bronchi and involve lobar and mainstem bronchi by extension.
4
Q
What are the typical histologic features?
A
Squamous pearl formation, intercellular bridging, and individual cell keratinization.
5
Q
When are mutations testing in squamous cell lung cancer and what are they?
A
If patient is never smoker or light smoking should test for ALK or EGFR.
