Verrucous carcinoma

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Synonyms and keywords::Snuff dipper's cancer; ackerman tumor.

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.

Surgical excision or laser therapy