Journal of Orofacial & Health Sciences
Year : 2010, Volume : 1, Issue : 1
First page : ( 27) Last page : ( 30)
Print ISSN : 0976-5360.

Malignancyofthe Buccal Mucosa

Dr. Sunil M K, Professor and Head, Dr. Kumar Raghav, Reader, Dr. EN Guru, Sr. Lecturer

Department of Oral Medicine and Maxillofacial Radiology, D.J College of Dental Sciences and Research, Modinagar.

Abstract

Tumors of the head and neck comprise a group of neoplasias, the incidence of which is increasing in manyparts of the world and is more prevalent in the developing countries. Unfortunately, these have not received specialised attention as the malignancies which are more prevalent. Recent advances in diagnosis and therapeutic techniques have yielded novel molecular targets, uncovered signal pathway dominance and advanced early cancer detection. This paper presents a case report ofa female patient aged 50 years with the complaint of pain in the lower left back region and a burning sensation in the mouth while taking hot and spicy foods since the last 3 months. Patient was habituated of keeping pan on both the sides of the buccal mucosae and at vestibular region for the last 10 years. Histopathology revealed a poorly differentiated squamous cell carcinoma of the buccal mucosa ofthe left side.

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Keywords

Oral Cancer, Tobacco, Betel quid.

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