Author : Gayathri, k.saraswathi, k.harshavardhan, krithika, praveena raman
Keyword : Oral submucous fibrosis, buccal mucosa, squamous cell carcinoma
Subject : Dentistry
Article Type : Case report
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Abstract : Oral squamous cell carcinoma is a leading cause of mortality due to late diagnosis in India andmost other developing countries. Buccal squamous cell carcinoma is almost always preceded bypremalignant conditions that include leukoplakia, erythroplakia, oral lichen planus, andsubmucous fibrosis of the oral cavity. Hence, these patients warrant regular screening by oralhealth care professionals and proper monitoring for any dysplastic changes. Implementingsocial awareness about early signs and symptoms, as well as education on self-oral screeningmethods so as to avoid the risk of late presentation of oral squamous cell carcinoma, should bemade mandatory for such individuals to prevent further complications
Article by : Praveena Raman
Article add date : 2021-02-20
How to cite : Gayathri, k.saraswathi, k.harshavardhan, krithika, praveena raman. (2021-February-20). Tooth and advanced oral submucous fibrosis obscuring buccal squamous cell carcinoma: a case report and literature review. retrieved from https://www.openacessjournal.com/abstract/662