{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Invasive Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Mimicking a Dentoalveolar Abscess: Report of a Case in a 14-Year-Old Patient.
{Author}: Stevenson MD;Dunlap CA;Shin M;Oza S;Lai GS;
{Journal}: J Endod
{Volume}: 0
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: 2024 May 28
{Factor}: 4.422
{DOI}: 10.1016/j.joen.2024.05.011
{Abstract}: <B>BACKGROUND: </B>A diagnosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma in adolescent patients is extremely rare. When an oral squamous cell carcinoma lesion arises near the teeth and/or periodontium, it can be easily misdiagnosed as an inflammatory condition of endodontic or periodontal origin.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>This is a case report of an otherwise healthy 14-year-old patient who was referred for endodontic evaluation and treatment of a soft-tissue swelling in the anterior maxilla.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>The unexpected definitive diagnosis of invasive oral squamous cell carcinoma underscores the importance of proper diagnostic testing.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>Accurate interpretation of pulp testing results, periapical and cone beam computed tomography imaging, timely biopsy, and prompt definitive treatment are critical when a lesion of nonodontogenic origin is suspected.