Non-smoker and non-drinker farmer with oral squamous cell carcinoma
https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.v53i5.85
- Author:
Herlambang Devianto
1
;
Titis Desiandrin
1
;
Desiana Radithia
1
;
Dwi Hari Susilo
2
;
Alphania Rahniayu
2
Author Information
1. Department of Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
2. Oncology Hospital Surabaya, Indonesia
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell;
Farmers;
Carcinogenesis
- From:
Acta Medica Philippina
2019;53(5):450-453
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) is a malignancy commonly found in the oral cavity with incidence rate of 90%. We reported a 63-year-old male patient, non-smoker and non-drinker farmer, complaining of pain, itching, and stickiness in his tongue for the past 5 weeks. The lesion was treated with a topical anti-inflammatory medication and mouthwash, but did not heal. This case is an OSCC management and need to be alerted to the agricultural sector.
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