Importance of a timely diagnosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma. A case report and review of the literature

Authors

  • Andrés Gabriel Larreta Gutiérrez Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Facultad de Odontología, División de Estudios de Postgrado e Investigación, Especialidad de Cirugía Oral y Maxilofacial, Ciudad de México, México https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5657-9635
  • Fabiola Salgado Chavarría Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Facultad de Odontología, División de Estudios de Postgrado e Investigación, Especialidad de Cirugía Oral y Maxilofacial, Ciudad de México, México https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8507-8346
  • Mauricio Antonio Velasco Tizcareño Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Facultad de Odontología, División de Estudios de Postgrado e Investigación, Especialidad de Cirugía Oral y Maxilofacial, Ciudad de México, México https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2795-1386

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/os.v23i4.17450

Keywords:

Carcinoma, Mandible, Biopsy, (source: MeSH NLM)

Abstract

The relevance of a timely diagnosis in oral cavity cancer is pointed out, as well as a brief synthesis of the literature. The case of a female patient who attends the UNAM Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic with a history of having undergone several biopsies in which no conclusive results were found, is reported. Therefore, it was decided to perform an incisional biopsy in order to define the pathology. The article aims to emphasize the importance of a correct and timely diagnosis, so that the patient can receive the best treatment. In conclusion, the role played by the specialist in an early and accurate detection and the overall commitment of the patient can considerably reduce morbidity and mortality.

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Author Biographies

  • Andrés Gabriel Larreta Gutiérrez, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Facultad de Odontología, División de Estudios de Postgrado e Investigación, Especialidad de Cirugía Oral y Maxilofacial, Ciudad de México, México

    Cirujano Dentista.

  • Fabiola Salgado Chavarría, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Facultad de Odontología, División de Estudios de Postgrado e Investigación, Especialidad de Cirugía Oral y Maxilofacial, Ciudad de México, México

    Doctora en Ciencias Médicas, Odontológicas y de la Salud.

  • Mauricio Antonio Velasco Tizcareño, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Facultad de Odontología, División de Estudios de Postgrado e Investigación, Especialidad de Cirugía Oral y Maxilofacial, Ciudad de México, México

    Maestro en Educación.

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Published

2020-11-13

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 4 (2020)

Section

Clinical Cases

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Larreta Gutiérrez AG, Salgado Chavarría F, Velasco Tizcareño MA. Importance of a timely diagnosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma. A case report and review of the literature. Odontol Sanmarquina [Internet]. 2020 Nov. 13 [cited 2024 May 18];23(4):459-64. Available from: https://revistasinvestigacion.unmsm.edu.pe/index.php/odont/article/view/17450