Oral verrucous carcinoma: a 24-year epidemiological study and case report

Introduction: Verrucous carcinoma is a non-metastatic variant of squamous cell carcinoma. It was first reported by Ackerman in 1948. verrucous exophytic tumor and, although it rare lesion, mainly affects the oral cavity, with slow growth and can be locally invasive. Objective: To report case present an observational retrospective analysis medical records containing biopsy data from patients diagnosed (OVC) diagnostic referral service for period 24 years. Material methods: The following were collected: age, sex, ethnicity, anatomical location management. Result: Eight cases OVC found, all Caucasian (n = 8, 100%), aged between 57 102 62% injuries affected women. most region jugal mucosa 4, 50%). In addition, Smoking not found. cases, incisional performed to head neck surgeon. Conclusion: women sixth seventh decades life OVC. absence smoking corroborates literature, which reports that cigarettes appear unrelated this injury. dentist's role recognize disease early, diagnose refer treatment.