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Verrucous Carcinoma: A Review of the Literature with Emphasis on Treatment Options.
- Source :
- Indian Journal of Stomatology; 2012, Vol. 3 Issue 1, p22-26, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- Ackerman's tumor or verrucous carcinoma (VC) is a unique clinico-pathological variant of squamous cell carcinoma, occurring mainly in the oral cavity and larynx; buccal mucosa being the most commonly involved site. Since VC was first reported by Ackerman, there has been ongoing discussion regarding the preferred treatment. There is a considerable controversy in the literature regarding anaplastic transformation of verrucous carcinoma following chemotherapy, cryosurgery, laser surgery, and even after multiple conventional operations, resulting in a more aggressive behaviour. A detailed review about the different management modalities are being discussed in this paper along with a case report. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- SQUAMOUS cell carcinoma
DRUG therapy
CRYOSURGERY
LASER surgery
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2229306X
- Volume :
- 3
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Indian Journal of Stomatology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 74725762