Gingival squamous cell carcinoma mimicking a dentoalveolar abscess: report of a case.
Because of its close proximity to teeth and periodontium, gingival squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) can sometimes mimic tooth-related benign inflammatory conditions, resulting in misdiagnosis. In this study we report a case of gingival SCC that mimicked a dentoalveolar abscess of endodontic origin in its early presentation. The course and treatment of this case is discussed and a brief review of the literature is presented. Because many patients with gingival SCC visit dentists as their initial professional contact, it is hoped that the case can serve as a reminder for dentists to keep the possibility of carcinoma in mind when examining intraoral lesions.
Lee
Jang-Jaer
JJ
Department of Dentistry, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, National Taiwan University Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan.
Cheng
Shi-Jung
SJ
Lin
Sze-Kwan
SK
Chiang
Chun-Pin
CP
Yu
Chuan-Hang
CH
Kok
Sang-Heng
SH
D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005887:Gingival Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D008875:Middle Aged; D037981:Neck Dissection; D010482:Periapical Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis*