Squamous cell carcinoma presented as exophytic growth in gingiva

A 49-year-old woman was referred to the clinic complaining of "gum pain." Anamnesis revealed chronic smoking for 32 years, diabetes mellitus, and renal lithiasis. Extraoral examination was irrelevant. Intraoral examination revealed ulcerated exophytic growth in the edentulous region corresponding to the inferior incisors, covered by pseudomembrane, firm to palpation, with irregular borders and contours, approximately 1.5 cm in diameter, and with about 2 months of evolution. The onset occurred after extraction of the lower incisors.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research