Oral squamocellular carcinoma with early diagnosis

Authors

  • Leandro Napier de Souza Centro Universitario Newton Paiva, Belo Horizonte
  • Antônio Albuquerque de Brito Centro Universitario Newton Paiva, Belo Horizonte
  • Ana Cristina Rodrigues Antunes de Souza Centro Universitario Newton Paiva, Belo Horizonte
  • Ricardo Santiago Gomez Universidad Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte
  • Patrícia Maria da Costa Reis Universidad Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte
  • Rodrigo López Alvarenga Universidad de Santiago de Compostela

Keywords:

Oral cavity, malignant neoplasia, primary diagnosis, squamous cell carcinoma.

Abstract

The squamocellular carcinoma is a malignant neoplasm commonest in the buccal cavity. The more frequently involved anatomical sites are the lower lip, the tongue's lateral edges and the mouth floor. Its etiology is multifactor although it is closely related to smoking and alcoholism. Clinical picture is generally characterized by the presence of different types of white, erythematous, between erythematous and white plaques, ulcers with raised edges and exophytic masses. Treatment includes surgical removal, radiotherapy, chemotherapy or both. In present paper the case of a man aged 70 presenting with buccal squamous carcinoma describing the clinical, and the histopathologic findings and its corresponding treatment. The early and appropriate diagnosis allowed the cure of this case.

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Published

2010-07-17

How to Cite

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Napier de Souza L, Albuquerque de Brito A, Rodrigues Antunes de Souza AC, Santiago Gomez R, da Costa Reis PM, López Alvarenga R. Oral squamocellular carcinoma with early diagnosis. Rev Cubana Estomatol [Internet]. 2010 Jul. 17 [cited 2025 Mar. 13];47(3):347-54. Available from: https://revestomatologia.sld.cu/index.php/est/article/view/2677

Issue

Vol. 47 No. 3 (2010): JUL- SEP

Section

Case Report

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