Squamous cell papilloma is a very rare disease whose occurrence may represent a caveat of viral, veneral or precancerous condition. The most common site is the palateuvula area followed by tongue and lips. As an oral lesion, it raises concern because of its clinical appearance, which may mimic exophytic carcinoma, verrucous carcinoma or condyloma acuminatum. Its pathogenesis is related to human papilloma virus but there is controversy regarding its viral origin. Conservative surgical excision is the treatment of choice with rare recurrence. We present a case of squamous papilloma presenting as oral.
Keywords: Squamous papilloma, Human papilloma virus, Condyloma acuminatum, Koilocytic cell, Interferon
Volume 1 Issue 1 April-June 2017
Case Reports
Squamous cell papilloma is a very rare disease whose occurrence may represent a caveat of viral, veneral or precancerous condition. The most common site is the palateuvula area followed by tongue and lips. As an oral lesion, it raises concern because of its clinical appearance, which may mimic exophytic carcinoma, verrucous carcinoma or condyloma acuminatum. Its pathogenesis is related to human papilloma virus but there is controversy regarding its viral origin. Conservative surgical excision is the treatment of choice with rare recurrence. We present a case of squamous papilloma presenting as oral. Keywords: Squamous papilloma, Human papilloma virus, Condyloma acuminatum, Koilocytic cell, Interferon