squamous epithelium


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squamous epithelium

n.
Epithelium consisting of one or more cell layers, the most superficial of which is composed of flat, scalelike or platelike cells.
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B, The corresponding light-microscopic image shows the squamous epithelium with intraepithelial neutrophils and lymphocytes (hematoxylin-eosin, original magnification x400).
Histologically, the lesions usually show both atrophy and acanthosis of the squamous epithelium, with variable degrees of both ortho- and parakeratosis.
Martins noted that most anal squamous cell carcinomas form 3-4 cm inward from the anal verge where the columnar epithelium of the rectum meets the stratified squamous epithelium of the anus.) The physician should slowly swirl the swab while withdrawing it.
Epidermoid, dermoid, teratoma, and teratoid cysts are lined by keratinized stratified squamous epithelium with distinct granular layer.
[6] The aetiology of squamous cell carcinoma, thyroid is uncertain as the thyroid gland lacks squamous epithelium. Three theories have been postulated in the development of squamous cell carcinoma.
Microscopic examination showed an intradermal cystic lesion lined with acanthotic squamous epithelium with well-defined squamous eddies (Figure 1).
It is likely an epidemiologic remnant of columnar epithelium lining the embryonic esophagus until it is replaced by squamous epithelium near the end of gestation.
Lesions in the anal canal can be of mixed pathology Those in the anal margin tend to be of the types ordinarily associated with skin, and are limited to squamous epithelium, said Dr.
When you have low estrogen, there is less of a squamous epithelium, so this tissue is more easily traumatized," she said.
INTRODUCTION: OSSN describes a spectrum of neoplastic lesions, originating from squamous epithelium ranging from simple dysplasia to invasive squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), involving the conjunctiva, limbus and the cornea.
In one large series of 64 cysts, 41% of cysts showed pseudostratified columnar epithelium only, and in, respectively, 14% or 23% stratified squamous epithelium or cuboidal epithelium was also present.
Secondary cholesteatomas may also occur after iatrogenic or traumatic entrapment of squamous epithelium, which leads to cyst formation deep to the skin of the external canal.

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