Molecular basis of oral cancer – A case report & literature review

Authors : Shaik Ali Hassan, Shaik Ali Hassan, Sumit Bhateja, Sumit Bhateja, Geetika Arora, Geetika Arora, Tamanna Soni, Tamanna Soni, Neha Aggarwal, Neha Aggarwal

DOI : 10.18231/j.jooo.2019.023

Volume : 5

Issue : 3

Year : 2019

Page No : 93-95

An ulcer is a break in continuity of epithelium of skin or mucous membrane. Oral Ulcers have a prevalence of 15-30% In this case it was seen that a ulcer was seen on left buccal mucosa which was first considered to be the ulcer due to cheek bite but later on after taking incisional biopsy it was conformed a squamous cell carcinoma. Patient denied any history of tobacco use but gives positive family history.

Keywords: Squamous cell carcinoma, Ulcer, Oral cancer, Oncogenes.


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