Journal of Oral Health and Oral Epidemiology

Journal of Oral Health and Oral Epidemiology

An aggressive verrucous carcinoma of the palate with rare presentations and recurrence: A case report and literature review

Document Type : Case Report(s)

Authors
Sahar Mafi 1
Nader Navabi 2
Mahsa Kalantari 3
1 Postgraduate Student, Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
2 Associate Professor, Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
3 Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Dentistry, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
10.22122/johoe.2020.191740.1047
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Oral verrucous carcinoma (OVC) is a rare malignant tumor with a complex etiology. This tumor is more prevalent in men and buccal mucosa is the most common site of OVC. Altogether, OVC has a relatively good prognosis.
CASE REPORT: In this case report, a rare case of a 64-year-old female with history of consuming opium and involvement of hard palate was reported. Because of the high recurrence rate, a more aggressive approach was considered for second surgery. After 18 months of follow up, the patient was in good health condition and no sign of recurrence was noted.

CONCLUSION: Precancerous lesions may develop into OVC; Differentiation of OVC from other oral lesions is challenging for oral pathologists due to different origins of the lesion. In case of immediate relapse or recurrence after surgery, surgeons are forced to use more aggressive approaches to eliminate the lesion.
Keywords
Carcinoma
Verrucous
Precancerous Conditions
Mouth Neoplasms
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
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Journal of Oral Health and Oral Epidemiology
Volume 9, Issue 3
Summer 2020
Pages 156-161

  • Receive Date 02 December 2019
  • Revise Date 12 September 2020
  • Accept Date 12 September 2020