CLINICAL AND PATHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF LOWER LIP SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA

Squamous cell carcinoma of the lower lip is one of the most common malignant neoplasms of the oral and maxillofacial region. When diagnosed in the early stages, the prognosis for this injury is considered good, with more than 90% of patients showing a 5-year survival. However, for cases with metastasis in cervical lymph nodes at the time of diagnosis, the 5-year survival rate of patients can reach only 30%, configuring a worse prognosis. The aim of the present study is to perform a literature review on the clinical and pathological aspects of lower lip squamous cell carcinoma. The findings in the literature highlight the importance of a correct diagnosis and highlight the importance of a thorough clinical examination, and it is necessary to correlate the clinical, radiographic and histopathological data for the correct diagnosis of this malignant lesion.