Tonsillar Squamous Cell Carcinoma

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**Definition:** A squamous cell carcinoma that arises from the mucosal lining of the tonsil and tends to metastasize early to the lymph nodes. It predominantly affects middle aged and elderly patients who have a history of alcohol and tobacco use. Patients may present with tonsillar swelling, sore throat, pain radiating to the ipsilateral ear, or a neck mass.

**Synonyms:** - SCC of Tonsil - SCC of the Tonsil - Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Tonsil - Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Tonsil - Tonsil SCC - Tonsil Squamous Cell Carcinoma - Tonsillar SCC