Squamous cell carcinoma presenting as peri-implantitis: a case report.
Dental implants have proved to be a useful adjunct in the rehabilitation of oral cancer patients. We describe the case of a 62-year-old woman who presented with a white patch in the oral cavity, diagnosed to be a squamous cell carcinoma. She underwent extensive surgery including microvascular reconstruction, followed by implant rehabilitation. Unfortunately, she suffered from multiple episodes of peri-implantitis and later on went on to develop oral squamous cell carcinoma around two of the dental implants. Here, we highlight the importance of regular follow-up and maintaining a high index of suspicion in high-risk patients.
Gulati
Aakshay
A
Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Salisbury District Hospital, Salisbury, UK. aakshay@yahoo.com
Puthussery
Francy J
FJ
Downie
Ian P
IP
Flood
Timothy R
TR
D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery; D015921:Dental Implants; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*
D015921:Dental Implants