Squamous Papilloma: Case Report and Review of Literature

Abstract

Squamous papillomas are common lesions of the oral mucosa with a predilection for the mucosa of the hard and soft palate. As an oral lesion, it raises concern because of its clinical appearance, which may mimic exophytic carcinoma, verrucous carcinoma or condyloma acuminatum. Its pathogenesis is related to human papilloma virus but there is controversy regarding its viral origin. We present a case of squamous papilloma presenting as oral lesion along with a review of the literature.

Recurrent Oral Squamous Papilloma in a HIV Infected Patient: Case Report

“…SP can be further divided into several types: isolated, solitary and multiple-recurring (11). The findings observed in this study showed that lesion development (about 7 months), in the lingual site as the most frequent and round lesion.…”

“…It can be granular, fingerlike and may be asymptomatic. (11). In this case both lesions were clinically considered verrucous, vegetative and sessile.…”

“…Other treatment modalities include electrocautery, cryosurgery, and intralesional injections of interferon. Recurrence is uncommon, except for lesions in patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (10,11).…”

“…More than 100 HPV genotypes have already been described so far and, among these, 24 genotypes have been associated with oral lesions (HPV-1, 2, 3,4,6,7,10,11,13,16,18,30,32,33,35,45,52,55,57,59, 69, 72 e 73) (5). Terai et al (1999) in a PCR-based study on HPV prevalence highlighted the presence of HPV 18 in a normal mucous membrane, suggesting that the oral cavity may be a virus reservoir and that the association with other factors, such as alcohol and smoking, could induce the appearance of lesions (6).…”

The squamous cell papilloma of gingiva with mild dysplasia: A case report

“…These types of growths appear as pink to white, measuring <1 cm in range and shows characteristic cauliflower-like surface alterations. [4] Studies have showed that high-risk HPVs are most commonly found in close proximity to tongue and oropharynx and periodontium of patients with chronic periodontitis. [5] In present case report, the site of occurrence is gingiva involving attached gingiva and alveolar mucosa on lingual aspect of the mandibular jaw with respect to 36-37.…”