title: Gingival squamous cell carcinoma mimicking a dentoalveolar abscess: report of a case.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dentistry, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, National Taiwan University Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan.
authors.forename: Jang-Jaer
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Shi-Jung
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Cheng
authors.forename: Sze-Kwan
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Lin
authors.forename: Chun-Pin
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Chiang
authors.forename: Chuan-Hang
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Yu
authors.forename: Sang-Heng
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Kok
mesh_terms: 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*