Primary intraosseous squamous cell carcinoma of the mandible arising de novo.
Primary intraosseous squamous cell carcinoma is an odontogenic tumour with aggressive behaviour usually noticed in 6th to 7th decades of life. The tumour is characterized by progressive swelling of the jaw, pain and loosening of teeth. Microscopically, the lesion is showing foci of keratinising cells separated by collagenous connective tissue stroma. A case of primary intraosseous squamous cell carcinoma of mandible arising de novo in a 40-year-old man is reported.
Shamim
Thorakkal
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Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Government Taluk Head Quarters Hospital, Nilambur, India. shamu3duad@rediffmail.com
D000328:Adult; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D037981:Neck Dissection; D009361:Neoplasm Invasiveness; D014086:Tooth Mobility / Q000209:etiology