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- Title
SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA OF GINGIVA: A DIAGNOSTIC CONUNDRUM.
- Authors
Baldua, Kratika; Ravikiran; Mangukia, Hemang
- Abstract
Squamous cell carcinoma encompasses 90% of all malignant neoplasm of oral cavity. Gingival squamous cell carcinomas are relatively rare and may mimic common inflammatory lesions with benign features and this leads to late diagnosis or misdiagnosis many a times. Early diagnosis is critical for the successful management of the disease. This case report documents the detection and management of a gingival squamous cell carcinoma in a 60 year old male who reported with a chief complaint of pain and ulceration. Clinical examination revealed a white ulceroproliferative non scrapable lesion in relation to the marginal and attached gingiva of #43, #44, #45. #46 and #47. Incisional biopsy was obtained from the lesion. Biopsy revealed early changes of squamous cell carninoma and patient was referred for surgical excision of the tumour. Early detection and diagnosis were ascendant in limiting invasiveness and extent of surgical resection of mandible in this case.
- Subjects
SQUAMOUS cell carcinoma; GINGIVAL neoplasms; SURGICAL excision; BENIGN tumors; DIAGNOSTIC errors
- Publication
Guident, 2017, Vol 10, Issue 5, p28
- ISSN
0976-2248
- Publication type
Article