Dergiler / Cumhuriyet Dental Journal / 2019 / Cilt: 22 - Sayı: 4

INDISCRIMINATE USE OF SMOKELESS TOBACCO LEADING TO ORAL CANCER AT A YOUNG AGE; A CASE REPORT WITH LITERATURE REVIEW ON TOBACCO CONSUMPTION

INDISCRIMINATE USE OF SMOKELESS TOBACCO LEADING TO ORAL CANCER AT A YOUNG AGE; A CASE REPORT WITH LITERATURE REVIEW ON TOBACCO CONSUMPTION

Subhas G BABU, Sajad Ahmad BUCH, Shruthi RAO

Sayfa
477–480
DOI
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Abstract

Oral Squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) constitutes the sixth most commoncancer in world. Oral cancer is known as an elderly disease mostly occurringbetween the 5th and 8th decades of life. It is mainly attributed to the use oftobacco and alcohol. Only 1-6% of OSCC is reported to occur below 40 yearsof age. This report describes a rare occurrence of OSCC in a 35 year old malepatient, with a disproportionate history of tobacco chewing since the age of14years; and literature review about tobacco use among younger generation.