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  • Title: Gingival squamous cell carcinoma mimicking a dentoalveolar abscess: report of a case.
    Author: Lee JJ, Cheng SJ, Lin SK, Chiang CP, Yu CH, Kok SH.
    Journal: J Endod; 2007 Feb; 33(2):177-80. PubMed ID: 17258640.
    Abstract:
    Because of its close proximity to teeth and periodontium, gingival squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) can sometimes mimic tooth-related benign inflammatory conditions, resulting in misdiagnosis. In this study we report a case of gingival SCC that mimicked a dentoalveolar abscess of endodontic origin in its early presentation. The course and treatment of this case is discussed and a brief review of the literature is presented. Because many patients with gingival SCC visit dentists as their initial professional contact, it is hoped that the case can serve as a reminder for dentists to keep the possibility of carcinoma in mind when examining intraoral lesions.
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