Abstract

NAPIER DE SOUZA, Leandro et al. Oral squamocellular carcinoma with early diagnosis. Rev Cubana Estomatol [online]. 2010, vol.47, n.3, pp. 347-354. ISSN 1561-297X.

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.

Keywords : Oral cavity; malignant neoplasia; primary diagnosis; squamous cell carcinoma.

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