Carcinoma Buccal Mucosa with Absent Uvula: A Case Report
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: Carcinoma of the buccal mucosa represents 5% to 10% of all oral cavity malignancies. This case report discusses ond such case of carcinoma buccal mucosa of right back region of jaw with patient’s complain of pain due to associated buccally placed teeth with a sharp cusp. Case report:A 65 year old female visited the institute with a chief complaint of pain in upper right posterior region of jaw for past 25 days. On examining the area of concern, it revealed presence of buccally tipped teeth with deep mesio-proximal caries and sharp cusp contacting the buccal mucosal lesion. Associated buccal mucosa exhibited a solitary exophytic mass measuring 3 × 2 cm, with indurated margins. Mass showed greyish - white colour and was sessile, non-tender, slightly erythematous posteriorly. In the area of tobacco quid placement, examination revealed a single ulcerated lesion on left lower labial mucosa, 0.8 cm in diameter with no associated symptoms. lntraoral Periapical radiographs (IOPA) with 18 region which revealed deep mesioproximal caries, exfoliative cytology and blood examination. Extraction of the offending 18 followed by observation was decided as the treatment with advice on cessation of habit. Conclusion: This report presents a case of squamous cell carcinoma of buccal mucosa with bucally placed teeth. Thorough investigation is needed for such cases, which can be missed very easily.
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Dr. Madhura Pednekar
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