periowell@gmail.com DOI:10.31254/dentistry.2021.6201
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of lower lip: A Review and Case Report
Dhawal Rajendra Mody1 , Vrushali Lathiya2
1. Associate Professor, Dept. of Periodontics, VSPMs Dental College & Research Centre, Hingna Road, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440019, India
2. Assistant Professor, Dept. of Periodontics, VSPMs Dental College & Research Centre, Hingna Road, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440019, India
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Received: 16th April, 2021 / Accepted: 26th June, 2021 / Published : 30th August, 2021
Background: The prevalence of Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) accounts for about 25% of all the oral cancers. The surgical
treatment plan comprises of excision of tumour, dissection of lymph node and tissue reconstruction for restoring functions. Case presentation: A 58-year-old patient reported with a painful mass on lower lip. It was an ulceroproliferative lesion on the right side of the lip and measures 15x9 cm in size. The excisional biopsy when taken showed moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma. Conclusion: Excision of tumour, lymph node dissection and reconstruction are the ideal treatment modality that is followed for SCC of lip. Selection of reconstruction method is dependent on several factors and V-Y advancement flap which is commonly employed presents a leading edge in the treatment of carcinomas of lower lip.
Squamous cell Carcinoma, Oral cancer, Lower lip, Reconstruction.
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