Abstract
Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) negatively affects patients' quality of life, including several trans- and posttreatment complications. Thus, the aim of this study is to present a case of a late-stage OSCC, emphasizing the importance of the rapid adaptation of the previous oral environment of an oncology patient (male, 61 years old, partial edentulous, chronic smoker, and social drinker). Intraoral clinical examination revealed a painful extensive ulcerated lesion from the soft palate to the right oropharynx. Tomography showed interruption in the continuity of the right maxillary tuber. An incisional biopsy was performed, and histopathologic analysis revealed OSCC. The patient was submitted to the adequacy of the oral cavity necessary before the cancer treatment. The report highlights the importance of dental care to reduce any pre-existing infectious condition leading to complications during the oncology treatment.
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