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C4042Level 11

Lip Squamous Cell Carcinoma

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**Definition:** A squamous cell carcinoma that arises from the lip. It affects males more often than females and it usually involves the lower lip. Risk factors include UV exposure, alcohol consumption, smoking, and immunosuppression.

**Synonyms:** - Lip SCC - SCC of Lip - SCC of the Lip - Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Lip - Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lip

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