Department of Pathology (Museum)

S17-2 Ulcerative Carcinoma of the Hand (Squamous Cell Carcinoma)

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Description	Ulcerative Carcinoma of the Hand (Squamous Cell Carcinoma)
Author	Department of Pathology
Copyright	Cairo University - Faculty of Medicine

Specimen:

Right hand

Gross Pathology:

The dorsum of the hand shows a malignant irregular ulcer measures 15X12 cm, with raised everted edges and rough necrotic floor.

Diagnosis:

Ulcerative carcinoma of the hand (squamous cell carcinoma).