Squamous cell papilloma

Squamous cell papilloma
Other namesSquamous papilloma
Micrograph showing a squamous papilloma of the tongue. H&E stain.
SpecialtyOncology 

A squamous cell papilloma is a generally benign papilloma that arises from the stratified squamous epithelium of the skin, lip, oral cavity, tongue, pharynx, larynx, esophagus, cervix, vagina or anal canal. Squamous cell papillomas are typically associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) while sometimes the cause is unknown.

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