Rare Report Case of Oral Verruca Vulgaris on Torus Palatinus

Abstract

Verruca vulgaris, also known as common warts, is most often seen on the skin of hands and feet. Human papilloma virus (HPV) plays an aetiological role in the development of this lesion. Oral verruca vulgaris (OVV) may occur on the palate, buccal mucosa, and tongue. Although asymptomatic and benign, HPV has been linked to squamous cell carcinoma in the oral cavity and oropharyngeal areas. Therefore, prompt surgical removal of OVV is warranted. We report a case of a OVV in a 48-year-old male patient on palate. The lesion was a white nonscrapable lesion in the middle of a torus palatinus. Excisional biopsy was done together with surgical removal of torus palatinus. Histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of OVV.

Oral Squamous Papilloma Mimicking Oral Verrucous Leukoplakia

“…It is typically seen extraoral on hands, feet, toes, and fingers [ 11 ]. While HPV-related oral lesions are fairly common, verruca vulgaris intraorally is uncommon [ 12 ]. Oral lesions are typically found in children but can manifest in any age group.…”

“…Oral lesions are typically found in children but can manifest in any age group. A few cases were previously reported in adults on the tongue [ 13 ], hard palate [ 12 ] and the buccal mucosa [ 4 ]. Some lesions show a cauliflower surface while others show finger‐like projections.…”