Molecular basis of oral cancer – A case report & literature review


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Article type :

Case Report

Author :

Shaik Ali Hassan, Sumit Bhateja, Geetika Arora, Tamanna Soni, Neha Aggarwal

Volume :

5

Issue :

3

Abstract :

An ulcer is a break in continuity of epithelium of skin or mucous membrane. Oral Ulcers have a prevalence of 15-30% In this case it was seen that a ulcer was seen on left buccal mucosa which was first considered to be the ulcer due to cheek bite but later on after taking incisional biopsy it was conformed a squamous cell carcinoma. Patient denied any history of tobacco use but gives positive family history.

Keyword :

Squamous cell carcinoma, Ulcer, Oral cancer, Oncogenes.