Basaloid Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Oral Cavity: A Rare Case Report in the Light of Immunohistochemistry
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma (BSCC) is an aggressive, high grade, and histologically distinct variant of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in the head and neck region. It shows a predisposition toward males of 60-70 years of age frequently with a history of heavy smoking and alcohol consumption. It is contemplated as an advanced-stage disease with widespread metastases, higher recurrence rate, and poor prognosis. In the present article, we report a case of BSCC in the mandibular anterior gingiva of a 60-year-old male, histopathologically which appeared as sarcoma.
Source: Contemporary Clinical Dentistry
Authors: S. Aravindan, Tathagata Bhattacharjee, Snehanjan Sarangi, Saharsh Sarawgi, Jay Gopal Ray
Institution: Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College and Hospital
Language: English
Topic: Head and Neck Cancer Studies
Subfield: Otorhinolaryngology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $250
OpenAlex ID: W4412398529