Squamous Cell Carcinoma Arising from an Oral Lichenoid Lesion: A Case Report

Squamous Cell Carcinoma Arising from an Oral Lichenoid Lesion: A Case Report

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Lichenoid reactions represent a family of lesions with different etiologic factors and a common clinical and histologic appearance.Lichen planus is included with lichenoid reactions and is a relatively common chronic mucocutaneous disorder.The most important complication of lichenoid reactions is the possibility of malignant Occurrence of geohelminths in the soil of public squares in Rio Branco, Acre State, Brazilian Western Amazon transformation.That is why it has been considered a precancerous condition.Although the malignant transformation rate varies widely in the literature, from 0.

4 to 6.5 percent, in most studies it does not exceed 1%.The aim of this paper is to report a rare case of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) arising within an oral lichenoid lesion in a 17-year-old woman, where SCC is very uncommon.The patient did not have any risk factors and was healthy.The lesion was located on the border of the tongue.

In view of the common occurrence of OLP (oral lichen planus) and the unresolved issues regarding its premalignant potential, this case report illustrates the need for histologic confirmation and a Atrial Fibrillation in Endurance Training Athletes: Scoping Review close follow-up of clinical lesions with lichenoid features.