Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Lao Elderly Uncared Patient with Betel Chewing: A Case Report
Published: 2024-07-25
Page: 243-248
Issue: 2024 - Volume 7 [Issue 1]
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