title: Gingival squamous cell carcinoma presenting as periodontal lesion in the mandibular posterior region.
abstract: Gingival squamous cell carcinoma (GSCC) is a relatively rare malignant neoplasm of the oral cavity. It represents less than 10% of diagnosed intraoral carcinoma. Because of its close proximity to the teeth and periodontium, the tumour can mimic tooth-related benign inflammatory conditions. This case report describes a patient diagnosed with GSCC presenting as localised periodontitis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Public Health Dentistry, Nair Hospital and Dental College, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Renu
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Dental College, RIMS, Imphal, India.
authors.forename: Nitai
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Debnath
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics, NIMS Dental College & Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
authors.forename: Prathibha Anand
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Nayak
authors.affiliation: Department of Pedodontics, Index Institute of Dental Science, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Vishal
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Khandelwal
mesh_terms: D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005881:Gingiva / Q000473:pathology*; D005887:Gingival Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000473:pathology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology