Verrucous carcinoma
| Verrucous carcinoma | |
| ICD-O: | M8051/3 |
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| MeSH | D018289 |
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Synonyms and keywords::Snuff dipper's cancer; ackerman tumor.
Etiology
This form of cancer is often seen in those who chew tobacco or use snuff, so much so that it is sometimes referred to as "Snuff dipper's cancer."
Clinical features
- age- usually over 60 yrs
- sex- males are more prone
- site- gingiva, buccal mucosa, alveolar mucosa, hard palate, floor of the mouth, larynx, oesophagus, penis, vagina, scrotum.
- clinical presentation-
- It’s a slow growing, diffuse, exophytic lesion usually covered by Leukoplakik patches.
- Invasive lesions quickly invade bones
- It is rapidly become fixed with underlying periosteum and cause gradual destruction of jaw bone.
- Enlarged regional lymph nodes
- Lesion shows painful multiple rugae like folds and deep clefts between them.
Differential diagnosis
- Papillary hyperplasia
- Verrucous leukoplakia
- Squamous cell carcinoma
Treatment
Surgical excision or laser therapy