Squamous Cell Carcinoma & Actinic Keratosis 101...Dermpath Basics & Beyond

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More than you ever wanted to know about actinic keratosis (AK) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)! This topic seems simple, but in practice it has a lot more nuance than one might expect. I explain the basics and also how I deal with the complicated and tricky cases too. Enjoy!

List of topics discussed (click timestamp to jump to that part of the video):
Basic explanation of AK vs SCC in situ vs SCC invasive: 0:00 to 10:35
Actinic keratosis: 10:35
SCC in situ: 31:37
pigmented SCC in situ: 46:00
HSIL (high grade squamous intraepithelial lesion): 51:50
SCC invasive: 53:00
SCC with cystic change: 1:01:40 & 1:09:35
SCC with perineural invasion: 1:02:40
Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC) vs SCC: 1:06:44
"Atypical endophytic squamous proliferation" (ie SCC vs reactive): 1:12:20
Verruca/wart vs SCC: 1:15:20
SCC with tons of plasma cells: 1:18:35
SCC, acantholytic pattern: 1:20:40
SCC, infiltrative pattern: 1:22:40
SCC, moderately/poorly differentiated & spindle cell SCC: 1:24:25

Other videos you might find helpful:
Normal skin histology 101: https://kikoxp.com/posts/3660
Basal cell carcinoma 101:    • Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) 101 - Derm...  
Keratoacanthoma:    • Keratoacanthoma: cancer or not?  


This video is geared towards medical students, pathology or dermatology residents, or practicing pathologists or dermatologists. Of course, this video is for educational purposes only and is not formal medical advice or consultation.

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