Cell type is usually a non-keratinizing large cell, with absent pearl formation. Mitotic activity is increased. Cell type is commonly a small cell. The cells have basophilic cytoplasm with high nuclear to cytoplasmic ratios. Cell and nuclear size are uniform.
Mitotic activity is abundant, and abnormal mitoses are present.
The tumors are typically infiltrative, with individual malignant cells at the borders. Epithelioma of the Genito-urinary organs. Analytical study of cells in cervical squamous cell cancer. Relation of histologic factors to the response of Stage I epidermoid carcinoma of the cervix to surgical treatment. Zaino RJ, Ward S, Delgado G, et al.