Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Lao Elderly Uncared Patient with Betel Chewing: A Case Report

Phimfalee Sayaxang *

Department of Dental Basic Sciences in Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Health Sciences, Lao PDR.

Phetmany Sihavong

Department of Dental Basic Sciences in Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Health Sciences, Lao PDR.

Maiboun Simalavong

Division Administration and Academic Faculty of Dentistry, University of Health Sciences, Lao PDR.

Viengsavanh Inthakoun

Department of Dental Basic Sciences in Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Health Sciences, Lao PDR.

Khouaxiong Xiaze

Department of Restorative in Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Health Sciences, Lao PDR.

Amphyvanh Hosavath

Division Administration and Academic Faculty of Dentistry, University of Health Sciences, Lao PDR.

Anthana Phosavang

Department of Dental Basic Sciences in Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Health Sciences, Lao PDR.

Vimonlak Bouphavanh

Department of Dental Basic Sciences in Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Health Sciences, Lao PDR.

Heu Vang

Department of Dental Basic Sciences in Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Health Sciences, Lao PDR.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.


Abstract

Introduction: Oral squamous cell carcinoma is a malignant epithelial. It is one of the major causes of mortality and mobility in humans especially in elderly person because the body loos of function from ageing.

Case Presentation: We describe the care of female elderly Laotian diagnosed with oral squamous cell carcinoma in advanced stage and with a delayed diagnosis due to living in a rural rea. The patient, an 84-year-old, was seen at the Department of Basic Sciences in Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Health Science Lao PDR.

Conclusion:  An oral squamous cell carcinoma is multifaceted, involving biological factors such as aging, environmental processes, lifestyle factors, medical factors, delays in diagnosis and treatment, and access to healthcare.  The early stage of detecting oral squamous cell carcinoma is a potentially malignant earlier must be the treatment outcome.

Keywords: Oral squamous cell carcinoma, elderly patient, risk factors, delay diagnosis


How to Cite

Sayaxang, Phimfalee, Phetmany Sihavong, Maiboun Simalavong, Viengsavanh Inthakoun, Khouaxiong Xiaze, Amphyvanh Hosavath, Anthana Phosavang, Vimonlak Bouphavanh, and Heu Vang. 2024. “Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Lao Elderly Uncared Patient With Betel Chewing: A Case Report”. Asian Journal of Dental Sciences 7 (1):243-48. https://journalajds.com/index.php/AJDS/article/view/200.