Verrucous Carcinoma on the Lateral Border of the Tongue: A Case Report

Authors

Junu Ojha
Neiha Dhanoa
Weaam Hazime
Clara Poparad-Stezar, Henry Ford Health

Recommended Citation

Ojha J, Dhanoa N, Hazime W, and Poparad-Stezar C. Verrucous Carcinoma on the Lateral Border of the Tongue: A Case Report. Cureus 2025;17(11):e96030.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-1-2025

Publication Title

Cureus

Keywords

oral cancer; papillary; squamous cell carcinoma; squamous papilloma; verrucous carcinoma

Abstract

Verrucous carcinoma (VC) is a low-grade variant of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). It presents as a cauliflower-like growth with warty surface projections. VC can appear both extraorally and intraorally. We report a case of a 73-year-old female who presented with an exophytic, verrucopapillary lesion on the left lateral border of her tongue. Her symptoms included difficulty with speech and discomfort while eating. Clinical and histopathological findings rendered a diagnosis of oral verrucous carcinoma (OVC). OVC shares a clinical resemblance to several other papillary lesions. Thus, timely and accurate diagnosis is essential as OVC carries the potential for transformation into SCC.

PubMed ID

41356882

Volume

17

Issue

11

First Page

96030

Last Page

96030