Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a prevalent malignancy with a steadily increasing incidence. Associated risk factors range from tobacco use to the presence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Despite advances in therapeutic options, there have been minimal improvements in the survival rate and percentage of morbidity and mortality. Here, we report the case of a 55-year-old male who presented with failure to thrive secondary to moderately advanced local OSCC, staged T4a N0 M0, and discuss specific considerations regarding prognosis and delayed diagnosis.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.72285
Authors: Angelo Federico, Maria Miglio, Chadi Faraj
Institution: Corewell Health
Language: English
Topic: Head and Neck Cancer Studies
Subfield: Otorhinolaryngology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4403732104