Gingival squamous cell carcinoma mimicking a non‐neoplastic proliferative lesion in an older patient

Objective To report a case of gingival squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in an elderly patient mimicking a non‐neoplastic proliferative lesion. Background Oral SCC is a well‐recognised malignancy of the oral cavity that may mimic benign reactive proliferative processes. Methods An excisional biopsy was...

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Published in:Gerodontology 2020-09, Vol.37 (3), p.303-306
Main Authors: Cunha, John Lennon Silva, Déda Júnior, Wilson Gonçalves, Sanchéz‐Romero, Celeste, Bezerra, Bruno Torres, Albuquerque‐Júnior, Ricardo Luiz Cavalcanti
Format: Article
Language:English
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geriatric dentistry
oral cancer
oral pathology
squamous cell carcinoma
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Summary:Objective To report a case of gingival squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in an elderly patient mimicking a non‐neoplastic proliferative lesion. Background Oral SCC is a well‐recognised malignancy of the oral cavity that may mimic benign reactive proliferative processes. Methods An excisional biopsy was performed, and the diagnosis was gingival SCC. Conclusion It is essential that both the clinician and pathologist to be aware of such a presentation to allow for proper diagnosis and treatment.
ISSN:0734-0664
1741-2358
DOI:10.1111/ger.12454