obsolete_Tonsillar Squamous Cell Carcinoma true 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. NCIT:C8183 Replaced by Mondo term MONDO_0006470, with which this term was previously merged. Use: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MONDO_0006470 palatine tonsil squamous cell carcinoma http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MONDO_0006470 scc of the tonsil scc of tonsil squamous cell carcinoma of tonsil EFO:1000597 tonsil scc 3.88.0 tonsillar scc UMLS:C0280317 squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma