Supraglottic Squamous Cell Carcinoma

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**Definition:** A squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx that arises from the supraglottic area. Signs and symptoms include dysphagia, a sensation of foreign body in the throat, and hemoptysis. It spreads to the space anterior to the epiglottis, pyriform sinus, and base of the tongue.

**Synonyms:** - Epidermoid Carcinoma of Supraglottis - Epidermoid Carcinoma of the Supraglottis - Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Supraglottis - Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Supraglottis - Supraglottic Epidermoid Carcinoma - Supraglottis Epidermoid Carcinoma - Supraglottis Squamous Cell Carcinoma