Papillary Variant of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Alveolar Mucosa- A Case Report and Review

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Authors

  • KSR Institute of Dental Science and Research, Tiruchengode - 637215, Tamil Nadu ,IN
  • KSR Institute of Dental Science and Research, Tiruchengode - 637215, Tamil Nadu ,IN
  • KSR Institute of Dental Science and Research, Tiruchengode - 637215, Tamil Nadu ,IN
  • KSR Institute of Dental Science and Research, Tiruchengode - 637215, Tamil Nadu ,IN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18311/jpfa/2023/33037

Keywords:

Alveolar Mucosa, Papillary Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Verrucous Carcinoma

Abstract

Papillary Squamous Cell Carcinoma (PSCC) is a less frequent subtype of Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) with a more favorable prognosis compared to conventional oral squamous cell carcinoma. PSCC has a distinctive exophytic and papillary projection. The upper aerodigestive tract is the most commonly affected site with a higher incidence of occurrence in the larynx. The papillary variant of oral squamous cell carcinoma involving gingiva or alveolar ridge is relatively uncommon and less reported. Other differential diagnosis of papillary gingival masses is reactive gingival lesions and fungal infections. An accurate diagnosis is vital for both therapeutic and prognostic purposes. This article describes the case of papillary variant oral squamous cell carcinoma in a 75-year-old male in the maxillary alveolar region depicting histopathological features of exophytic growth with hyperplastic stratified squamous epithelium with basaloid cells invading the underlying connective tissue.

Published

2023-12-05

How to Cite

Loganathan, M., Murugavel, S., Shenpaga Priya, I. P., & Balasubramaniam, S. (2023). Papillary Variant of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Alveolar Mucosa- A Case Report and Review. Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section), 37(3-4), 56–60. https://doi.org/10.18311/jpfa/2023/33037

 

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