Misdiagnosis of lip squamous cell carcinoma

Resumo

Lip squamous cell carcinoma is a malignant lesion of
aggressive behavior, which must be recognized by health professionals
to prevent damage to patient’s health. Objective: To present incisional
biopsy importance as an effective clinical approach for the diagnosis
of lip squamous cell carcinoma and actinic cheilitis malignancy as
well as the professional’s lack of knowledge on these two diseases.
Case report: The patient was under medical treatment due to be
positive for human immunodeficiency virus and because of the actinic
cheilitis on lower lip. Because the patient did not observe the labial
lesion regression, he searched for the School of Dentistry of the
University Center of the Educational Foundation of Barretos, where
he underwent biopsy. This procedure confirmed the diagnosis of lip
squamous cell carcinoma. The patient was referred for treatment
in a specialized cancer center and has been living with the cancer
consequences. Conclusion: The physician and dentist must be aware
of the main clinical features of lip squamous cell carcinoma so that
they can establish its correct diagnosis and early treatment.