Gingival squamous cell carcinoma masquerading as necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis

Necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis (NUP) is a painful and debilitating condition seen mostly in an immunocompromised state. Although squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) on gingiva is not uncommon, its presentation as a benign necrotizing lesion on gingiva is rare. Such presentations may lead to delayed...

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Main Authors: Saif Khan, Kafil Akhtar, Abdul Ahad, Jaiti Uppal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
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Online Access:http://www.jisponline.com/article.asp?issn=0972-124X;year=2021;volume=25;issue=1;spage=61;epage=64;aulast=Khan