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. 2012:6:126-30.
doi: 10.2174/1874210601206010126. Epub 2012 Aug 10.

Current aspects on oral squamous cell carcinoma

Anastasios K Markopoulos  1
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Current aspects on oral squamous cell carcinoma

Anastasios K Markopoulos. Open Dent J. 2012.

Abstract

Oral squamous cell carcinoma is the most common malignant epithelial neoplasm affecting the oral cavity. This article overviews the essential points of oral squamous cell carcinoma, highlighting its risk and genomic factors, the potential malignant disorders and the therapeutic approaches. It also emphasizes the importance of the early diagnosis.

Keywords: Oral squamous cell carcinoma; overview..

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OSCC of the vestibule with raised exophytic margins.
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OSCC of the buccal mucosa presenting as an asymptomatic ulcer.
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Leukoplakia of the lateral surface of the tongue undergoing malignant transformation.
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