Quamous Cell Carcinoma: Influence on Morbitidy and Mortality in Young Individuals

A 38-year-old man complained of pain in the tongue and a growing mass since approximately 6 months prior. He was smoker and consumed alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, and crack. At physical examination, he complained of difficulty speaking, eating, and breathing. An ulcer with areas of necrosis and hardened consistency infiltrated the tongue, and evidence of bad oral hygiene was observed. Cervical and submandibular bilateral lymphadenopathy with hardened consistency, but without pain, was observed. Computed tomography analysis revealed an extensive amorphous mass in the region of the tongue and buccal floor, infiltrating the mandible and obstructing the parapharyngeal space.

Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - September 1, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Carolina Guimar ães Leite, Breno Hessel Cortez, Felipe Gonçalves Da Silva, Decio Dos Santos Pinto Junior, Viviane Aparecida Arenas Rodrigues, Ophir Ribeiro Junior, Fabio Luiz Coracin Tags: Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Source Type: research