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Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Oral Lichen Planus: A Rare Case Report of a Pregnant Woman

Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: ABSTRACT Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of oral mucosa is increasingly affecting younger individuals, particularly in the tongue. SCC can develop from disorders like oral lichen planus (OLP). This case highlights the first known instance of OLP and SCC in a pregnant woman, suggesting hormonal changes and HPV as possible risk factors.
Language: English
Subfield: Periodontics
Field: Dentistry
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,730
OpenAlex ID: W4405434954
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