Tonsil Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Tonsil Squamous Cell Carcinoma, also known as squamous cell carcinoma of palatine tonsil, is related to tonsil cancer and oropharynx cancer. An important gene associated with Tonsil Squamous Cell Carcinoma is CDKN2A (Cyclin Dependent Kinase Inhibitor 2A), and among its related pathways/superpathways are Cellular responses to stimuli and Chromatin organization. The drugs Ipilimumab and Nivolumab have been mentioned in the context of this disorder. Affiliated tissues include tonsil and lymph node, and related phenotype is Synthetic lethal with gemcitabine.