Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Left Buccal Alveolar Ridge.
| Autor: | Patel P; Rheumatology, Advocate Aurora Health, Brookfield, USA., Dave H; Internal Medicine, Hackensack Meridian Health - Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune City, USA., Desai R; Cardiology, Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Decatur, USA., Cesar LA; Emergency Medicine, St. Joseph's Medical Clinic, Waukesha, USA., Yagnik PJ; Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, USA. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Cureus [Cureus] 2019 Jul 29; Vol. 11 (7), pp. e5271. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Jul 29. |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.5271 |
| Abstrakt: | Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the oral cavity accounts for 4% of malignancies in men and 2% of malignancies in women, and is responsible for 3% of all cancer deaths. Cancers of the gingiva often escape early detection and lead to a delay in intervention, since their signs and symptoms resemble common dental and periodontal infections. Here we present a case of a 55-year-old female patient who presented to our clinic with a left lower gingival mass for two weeks. Based on the clinical presentation, and possible differential diagnosis, this case highlights the importance of timely intervention and management. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2019, Patel et al.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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