NCIt synonyms : Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx; Larynx Epidermoid Carcinoma; Epidermoid Carcinoma of Larynx; Laryngeal Epidermoid Carcinoma; Larynx Squamous Cell Carcinoma; Epidermoid Carcinoma of the Larynx; Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Larynx; Laryngeal Conventional Squamous Cell Carcinoma;
NCIt related terms : Laryngeal Throat Squamous Cell Cancer;
NCIt definition : A squamous cell carcinoma that arises from the larynx. It is the most common histologic
type of laryngeal carcinoma. It can arise from the glottis, supraglottic area, or
it can be transglottic. Glottic squamous cell carcinoma is the most frequent laryngeal
carcinoma in the United States. The symptoms, clinical behavior and the prognosis
depend on the site of origin within the larynx.;