Synchronous multiple primary squamous cell carcinoma a rare entity

Second primary tumor (SPT)develops due to extensive initiation and promotion by various carcinogens such as tobacco and alcohol, leading to a widespread disorder of the epithelial maturation and differentiation with a field effect. Therefore, environmental factors which cause the development of the first tumor can probably cause the subsequent premalignant and malignant changes. This article describes an unusual case of metachronous multiple primary squamous cell carcinomas in the oral mucosa in a chronic smoker and alcoholic and also discusses the clinical features and outcome of SPT

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma of palate - a rare entity

Mucoepidermoid carcinomas (MEC) of minor salivary gland origin are rare in children and adolescents. A 17-year young male, reported with a painless swelling in the left posterior area of the hard palate since 6 months. Several clinical, radiographic, and histopathological investigations were carried out. Incisional biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of lesion as low grade MEC of the palate following which a wide surgical excision with adjacent free margins was carried out. This case report highlights the need for considering malignant lesions in the differential diagnosis of palatal swellings even in younger age groups