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Verrucous Carcinoma on the Lateral Border of the Tongue: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Verrucous carcinoma (VC) is a low-grade variant of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). It presents as a cauliflower-like growth with warty surface projections. VC can appear both extraorally and intraorally. We report a case of a 73-year-old female who presented with an exophytic, verrucopapillary lesion on the left lateral border of her tongue. Her symptoms included difficulty with speech and discomfort while eating. Clinical and histopathological findings rendered a diagnosis of oral verrucous carcinoma (OVC). OVC shares a clinical resemblance to several other papillary lesions. Thus, timely and accurate diagnosis is essential as OVC carries the potential for transformation into SCC.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.96030

Authors: Junu Ojha, Neiha Dhanoa, Weaam Hazime, Clara Poparad-Stezar

Institutions: University of Detroit Mercy, Henry Ford Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Head and Neck Cancer Studies

Subfield: Otorhinolaryngology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4415829923