Publication Type : Journal Article
Thematic Areas : Medical Sciences
Publisher : Medknow Publications
Source : Contemporary clinical dentistry, Medknow Publications, Volume 3, Number 1, p.60 (2012)
Campus : Kochi
School : School of Medicine
Department : Head & Neck Surgery, Pathology
Year : 2012
Abstract : Verrucous lesions of the oral cavity can be of varied histopathology. The present study evaluates the clinico-pathological features of verrucous lesions of the oral cavity and analyzes the treatment outcomes. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective study of 15 consecutive patients who presented with verrucous lesions of the oral cavity, during the 5-year period from January 2006 to December 2010. Demographic, clinico-pathological features, treatment details, and outcomes were analyzed. Results: Fifteen patients with verrucous lesions of the oral cavity were treated with surgery as the primary modality. The mean age was 62.8 years (range 35-85 years). Wide excision of the primary lesion with adequate mucosal and soft-tissue margins was carried out. Free-flap reconstruction was done in eight patients. All patients remain loco-regionally controlled with good functional speech and swallowing outcome. Conclusions: Verrucous lesions of the oral cavity are a distinct clinical entity with varied histopathology. A surgical excision with wide margins and appropriate reconstruction is necessary to optimize the disease and functional outcome
Cite this Research Publication : A. Sadasivan, Dr. Krishnakumar T., Rajapurkar, M., Shetty, S., Sreehari, S., Dr. Subramania Iyer K., and , “Verrucous lesions of the oral cavity treated with surgery: Analysis of clinico-pathologic features and outcome”, Contemporary clinical dentistry, vol. 3, p. 60, 2012.