Squamous-cell carcinoma of the skin on the hand
Object numberGC.3326
TitleSquamous-cell carcinoma of the skin on the hand
DescriptionSquamous-cell carcinoma of the skin on the hand
The preparation is part of a right hand, from thumb to the middle finger, with the skin injected
Removed by operation from an adult male.
On the back of the hand over the index metacarpal bone there are two ulcerated areas raised above the general level of the skin with well defined prominent margins, slightly undermined and surrounding a rough irregular floor. Between and in the middle of the more distal of the two ulcers the skin is hypertrophied and warty. The more proximal ulcer extends laterally to the base of the thumb.
The structure is that of a squamous-cell carcinoma and on section columns of epithelial cells can be seen growing down to invade the deeper structures.
Production periodNineteenth century, late
Object nameSKIN, hand
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen
Dimensions
- Container Height: 25 cm
Diameter: 9.5 cm