Title of article :
Gingival Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Missed Diagnosis
Author/Authors :
Sunder Salavadi, Shyam Department of Periodontics - Mamata Dental College and Hospital - Khammam-507002 - Telangana - India , Sabavath, Srinu MDS, Post graduate student - Department of Periodontics - Meghana Institute of Dental sciences - Nizamabad - Telangana - India , Ganji, Ganesh Department of Periodontics - Kamineni Institue of Dental Sciences - Narketpally - Telangana - India , Sunkari, Samanvitha Department of Periodontics - MNR Dental College and Hospital - Sangareddy - Telangana - India
Abstract :
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is one of the most common epithelial malignancies affecting the oral cavity with different clinical presentations. Carcinomas of the gingiva constitute approximately 10% of OSCCs and can mimic reactive, inflam-matory conditions of the gingiva, leading to a diagnostic delay. Therefore it is of great importance to diagnose the lesion early for good prognosis. This article reports a rare case of gingival OSCC in a 39-year-old male patient mimicking an in-flammatory gingival mass.
Keywords :
Gingiva , malignancy , squamous cell carcinoma
Journal title :
Journal of Advanced Periodontology and Implant Dentistry
