Spontaneous regression of squamous cell carcinoma in the setting of dental infection and needle biopsy

To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of spontaneous regression of squamous cell carcinoma within a lymph node. We speculate that prior dental infection, fever, and biopsy incited an antitumor immune reaction.

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Published in:Clinical case reports 2020, Vol.8 (10), p.1919-1923
Main Authors: Divakar, Prashanthi, Khan, Muhammad J, Polacco, Marc, Kerr, Darcy A, Paydarfar, Joseph A
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of spontaneous regression of squamous cell carcinoma within a lymph node. We speculate that prior dental infection, fever, and biopsy incited an antitumor immune reaction.
ISSN:2050-0904
2050-0904
DOI:10.1002/ccr3.3024