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Signet-ring squamous cell carcinoma: a report of a rare variant and review of the literature

Abstract

Signet-ring squamous cell carcinoma is a rare histological subtype of squamous cell carcinoma. The distinct morphologic appearance of this variant can mimic metastatic adenocarcinoma and impose a diagnostic challenge. Unlike its glandular counterpart, signet-ring cell variant of squamous cell carcinoma has a poorly characterized histopathogenesis with no known prognostic implication. We describe an additional case and review the literature.