Intraoral Basal Cell Carcinoma of Soft Palate: A Diagnostic Dilemma and Review of Literature

Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024 Apr;76(2):2205-2211. doi: 10.1007/s12070-023-04452-3. Epub 2023 Dec 26.

Abstract

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common cancer worldwide. Most of basal cell carcinoma can be detected in the early stages and are generally well controlled with local resection. Despite the high incidence of BCC, intramucosal BCC is a very rare clinical entity. We hereby present a rare case report of pigmented BCC on soft palate and review the literature of this entity.

Keywords: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC); Contrast enhanced computer tomography (CECT); Epithelial membrane antigen (EMA); Immunohistochemistry (IHC); Peripheral ameloblastoma (PA); Postoperative day (POD); Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).