Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma with Invasion through Ear Cartilage

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...

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Main Authors: Julie Boisen, C. Helen Malone, Brent Kelly, Richard F. Wagner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/9067428