Squamous cell carcinoma (oral manifestation): a case report
https://doi.org/10.33925/1683-3759-2025-1096
Abstract
Relevance. Squamous cell carcinoma of the oral mucosa is a highly aggressive malignancy with a poor prognosis, primarily due to delayed diagnosis. A high index of suspicion among dentists of all specialties facilitates early detection and timely referral to oncology specialists.
Clinical case description. This article presents a case report of squamous cell carcinoma affecting the mandibular alveolar ridge and sublingual mucosa in a female patient. For six months, she had been receiving dental treatment for a painful oral ulcer, gingival bleeding, and tooth mobility.
Conclusion. Thorough patient evaluation and timely recognition of signs of malignant transformation are essential for dental practitioners, enabling earlier intervention and potentially less extensive oncologic surgery.
Supporting agencies: The authors declare that there was no external funding for the study. There are no individual acknowledgments to declare.
About the Authors
E. A. Volkov
Russian University of Medicine
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Evgeny A. Volkov, DMD, Professor, Department of the Restorative Dentistry and Periodontology
4 Dolgorukovskaya Str., Moscow, Russian Federation, 127006
A. P. Polyakov
P. Hertsen Moscow Oncology Research Institute the branch of the National Medical Research Radiological Centre
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Andrey P. Polyakov, DDS, PhD, DSc, Professor, Head of the Department of Maxillofacial surgery and microsurgery
Moscow
O. M. Vasyukova
Russian University of Medicine
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Olga M. Vasyukova, DMD, PhD, Docent, Assistant Professor, Department of the Restorative Dentistry and Periodontics
Moscow
E. S. Slazhneva
Russian University of Medicine
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ekaterina S. Slazhneva, DMD, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of the Restorative Dentistry and Periodontology
Moscow
O. A. Bazikyan
Russian University of Medicine
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Olga A. Bazikyan, DMD, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of the Oral Surgery and Implantology
Moscow
V. G. Atrushkevich
Russian University of Medicine
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Victoria G. Atrushkevich, DMD, PhD, DSc, Professor, Head of the Department of Restorative Dentistry and Periodontology, Vice-President of RPA
Moscow
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Volkov EA, Polyakov AP, Vasyukova OM, Slazhneva ES, Bazikyan OA, Atrushkevich VG. Squamous cell carcinoma (oral manifestation): a case report. Parodontologiya. 2025;30(2):205-211. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.33925/1683-3759-2025-1096
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