Verrucous carcinoma – a case report
Journal Title: International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 4
Abstract
Verrucous carcinoma is a rare warty variant of squamous cell carcinoma characterised by a predominantly exophytic growth.It commonly affect oral cavity with buccal mucosa being the commonest site affected .This form of cancer is often seen in those who chew tabacco or use snuff orally. It is mostly misdiagnosed by other benign lesions like verrucous leukoplakia , papilloma, verrucous hyperplasias of oral cavity .it is usually associated with premalignant lesions like leukoplakia,oral submucous fibrosis indicate “field cancerization” which can lead to multiple recurrences. henceforth early diagnosis and surgical excision with wide margins and appropriate reconstruction is necessary to optimaze the disease and final outcome. Here we are presenting a case of oral verrucous carcinoma associated with oral submucous fibrosis which was misdiagnosed earlier.
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Kriti Sareen
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