Erythroplasia of Queyrat
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Erythroplasia of Queyrat is a squamous cell carcinoma
in situ
of the glans penis
.
Like Bowen's Disease
, it is associated with Human Papilloma Virus 16 and is a precursor for invasive squamous cell carcinoma.
It is named for Louis Queyrat
.
Squamous cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma , occasionally rendered as "squamous-cell carcinoma", is a histologically distinct form of cancer. It arises from the uncontrolled multiplication of malignant cells deriving from epithelium, or showing particular cytological or tissue architectural characteristics of...
in situ
In situ
In situ is a Latin phrase which translated literally as 'In position'. It is used in many different contexts.-Aerospace:In the aerospace industry, equipment on board aircraft must be tested in situ, or in place, to confirm everything functions properly as a system. Individually, each piece may...
of the glans penis
Glans penis
The glans penis is the sensitive bulbous structure at the distal end of the penis. The glans penis is anatomically homologous to the clitoral glans of the female...
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Like Bowen's Disease
Bowen's disease
Bowen's disease is a neoplastic skin disease, it can be considered as an early stage or intraepidermal form of squamous cell carcinoma. It was named after Mark Bowen...
, it is associated with Human Papilloma Virus 16 and is a precursor for invasive squamous cell carcinoma.
It is named for Louis Queyrat
Louis Queyrat
Louis A. Queyrat was a French dermatologist and syphilologist who is best remembered for the erythroplasia of Queyrat, a carcinoma in situ of the skin of the penis. During 1898-1923, Queyrat was head of the dermatology service of l'Hôpital Ricord, a venereal hospital in Paris, now Hôpital Cochin....
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