Verrucous Carcinoma of Oral Cavity: Experience of North Indian Tertiary Care Institution

Oral verrucous carcinoma is a rare and special form of well-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma with specific clinical and histological features. This tumor grows slowly and locally and is invasive in nature and unlikely to metastasize. It appears as a painless, thick white plaque resembling a cauliflower. The most common sites of oral mucosal involvement include the buccal mucosa, followed by the mandibular alveolar crest, gingiva, and tongue. Surgery has been the first choice of treatment for these lesions, and radiotherapy is controversial; however, surgery combined with radiotherapy is the next most preferable treatment and may have benefits, particularly in cases of extensive lesions.
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research