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Squamous cell carcinomas are generally localized cutaneous lesions treated with surgical excision. Patients with adenopathy or high-risk lesions may require additional treatment. Cutaneous squamous carcinomas are related to sun exposure, and patients should have lifelong follow-up and skin exams.
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National Comprehensive Cancer Network. NCCN clinical practice guidelines in oncology: squamous cell skin cancer (version 1.2017). https://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/pdf/squamous.pdf. Accessed 17 July 2017.
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DiSano, J.A., Pameijer, C.R. (2019). Squamous Cell Carcinoma. In: Docimo Jr., S., Pauli, E. (eds) Clinical Algorithms in General Surgery . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-98497-1_3
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