Global Journal of Dentistry and Oral Hygiene received 79 citations as per Google Scholar report
Nutan Tyagi1* and Rishi Tyagi2
In India, cancer of the oral cavity is one of the five leading sites of cancer in either gender. More than 90% of the oral cancers occur in patients over the age of 45, with a male predilection. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the most common neoplasm of the oral cavity. The current case highlights the caution that needs to be exercised in clinical assessment and differential diagnosis of SCC from another chronic ulcer with similar features (tubercular ulcer). The treatment modalities of the two vary, thus making correct judgement and diagnosis essential.
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