Title of article :
Unusual Presentation of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in a Young Woman
Author/Authors :
França, Diurianne CC UNESP - Araçatuba School of Dentistry - Department of Social and Pediatric Dentistry, Brazil , Monti, Lira M UNESP - Araçatuba School of Dentistry - Department of Pathology and Clinical Propaedeutics, Brazil , Castro, Alvimar L de UNESP - Araçatuba School of Dentistry - Department of Pathology and Clinical Propaedeutics, Brazil , Soubhia, Ana MP UNESP - Araçatuba School of Dentistry - Department of Pathology and Clinical Propaedeutics, Brazil , Volpato, Luiz ER University of Cuiabá, UNIC - Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Brazil , Aguiar, Sandra MHC Á de UNESP - Araçatuba School of Dentistry - Department of Social and Pediatric Dentistry, Brazil , Goiato, Marcelo C UNESP - Araçatuba School of Dentistry - Department of Prosthodontics, Brazil
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. The 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 difficult 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 findings, aetiology, and treatment are discussed. The 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
Keywords :
Carcinoma, Squamous cell , Mouth neoplasms , Risk factors , Case report , Brazil
Journal title :
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal (SQUMJ)
Journal title :
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal (SQUMJ)
