Spindle cell variant squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity: Case presentation and review of literature

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cases

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Omar Suhaym¹  Benjamin Palla²  Nasma Majeed²  Nicholas Callahan³  Steven Garzon³ 

[1] Corresponding author. University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Dentistry, 801 S. Paulina St., Room 110, Chicago, IL, 60612-7211, USA.;

[2] Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA;

[3] Department of Pathology, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA;

关键词: Spindle cell;    Sarcomatoid carcinoma;    Squamous cell carcinoma;    Head and neck neoplasms;    Mouth neoplasms;    Gingival neoplasms;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Spindle cell squamous carcinoma (SpCC) is an exceedingly rare variant of squamous cell carcinoma with unique clinicopathological characteristics. SpCC is an aggressive and rapidly progressive neoplasm, and increased awareness for dentists, oral surgeons, and head and neck specialists should aid diagnosis and prompt treatment. We present a case of SpCC in the anterior maxilla of an 84-year-old female which displayed rapid growth.

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