Natural Sciences, Stomotology, 2026
ISSN: 1829-006X
USE OF THE BUCCAL FAT PAD AS GRAFT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SURGICAL DEFECT AFTER EXCISION OF THE VERRUCOUS CARCINOMA: A CASE REPORT
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Abstract
Oral verrucous carcinoma is slow growing tumor and it is a variant of squamous cell carcinoma. It generally
affects the oral cavity and most commonly involves buccal mucosa region. Clinically it reveals a typical
cauliflower growth or exophytic finger like projections. It is more common in males with a history of habit of
tobacco use. It has a tendency to become locally aggressive if not treated appropriately. After excision it may
result in a large defect in the oral mucosa. Hence, there is need to innovate new methods for the treatment of these
lesions. This is a case report of 70 year old female with verrucous carcinoma of right buccal mucosa which was
successfully managed conservatively with local excision and reconstruction with a buccal fat pad graft was
described.