Unusual Presentation of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in a Young Woman
Journal Title: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal - Year 2012, Vol 12, Issue 2
Abstract
Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the most common oral malignant neoplasm, mainly affecting individuals over 50 years old with a history of tobacco and alcohol use. Te occurrence of this oral cancer in individuals under 40 years old is unusual and, when it does occur, shows a weaker relation to those risk factors and a more aggressive clinical course. Due to the paucity of reports in this population, it is difcult to prove its increasing trend. A case of oral squamous cell carcinoma in a 39-year-old woman with no history of tobacco or alcohol use is reported. Clinical and histopathological fndings, aetiology, and treatment are discussed. Te increasing trend of oral squamous cell carcinoma in young women without known risk factors highlights the need for clinicians to be prepared to diagnose this lesion quickly and precisely, providing a better prognosis, chance of survival, and quality of life for the patient.
Authors and Affiliations
Diurianne CC França| Departments of Social and Pediatric Dentistry, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, UNESP, Araçatuba, Brazil, Lira M Monti| Departments of Pathology and Clinical Propaedeutics, School of Dentistry, UNESP, Araçatuba, Brazil, Alvimar L de Castro| Departments of Pathology and Clinical Propaedeutics, School of Dentistry, UNESP, Araçatuba, Brazil, Ana MP Soubhia| Departments of Pathology and Clinical Propaedeutics, School of Dentistry, UNESP, Araçatuba, Brazil, Luiz ER Volpato| Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Cuiabá, UNIC, Cuiabá, Brazil, Sandra MHC Á de Aguiar| Departments of Social and Pediatric Dentistry, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, UNESP, Araçatuba, Brazil, Marcelo C Goiato| Departments of Prosthodontics, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, UNESP, Araçatuba, Brazil
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