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- Title
Gingival Squamous Cell Carcinoma Mimicking Periodontal Disease.
- Authors
Molina, Ana Paula S.; Cirano, Fabiano R.; Magrin, José; Alves, Fabio A.
- Abstract
Gingival squamous cell carcinoma (GSCC) is relatively rare, representing less than 10% of oral cavity squamous cell carcinomas. Because of its proximity to the teeth and periodontium, the tumor can mimic tooth-related benign inflammatory conditions. In this article, a case of GSCC with clinical features very similar to those of periodontal disease in an 86-year-old nonsmoking woman is presented. Consequently, clinicians should be aware of this pathology to play an important role in the early detection of gingival cancer.
- Subjects
DIFFERENTIAL diagnosis; PERIODONTAL disease; SQUAMOUS cell carcinoma; GINGIVAL neoplasms
- Publication
International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, 2011, Vol 31, Issue 1, p96
- ISSN
0198-7569
- Publication type
Article