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Carcinoma cuniculatum of the oral cavity: A diagnostic dilemma
Arya Ajith1, Narayana Subramaniam2, Deepak Balasubramanian2, Krishnakumar Thankappan2, Subramania Iyer2
1 Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, Kerala, India
2 Department of Head and Neck Oncology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, Kerala, India
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Deepak Balasubramanian
Department of Head and Neck Oncology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala
India
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DOI: 10.4103/jhnps.jhnps_20_17
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Carcinoma cuniculatum is a distinct but rare subtype of squamous cell carcinoma, often creating a diagnostic dilemma. Although it is associated with a good prognosis, it is locally aggressive and requires complete treatment. Distinguishing it from similar conditions is crucial to its management. We present our experience of two cases of carcinoma cuniculatum of the oral cavity and a review of literature.
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