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

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 fo...

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Autores: Larreta Gutiérrez, Andrés Gabriel, Salgado Chavarría, Fabiola, Velasco Tizcareño, Mauricio Antonio
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2020
País:Perú
Institución:Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
Repositorio:Revistas - Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
Idioma:español
OAI Identifier:oai:revistasinvestigacion.unmsm.edu.pe:article/17450
Acceso en línea:https://revistasinvestigacion.unmsm.edu.pe/index.php/odont/article/view/17450
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Carcinoma
Mandible
Biopsy
(source: MeSH NLM)
Mandíbula
Biopsia
(fuente: DeCS BIREME)
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Sumario: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.