An Atypical Squamous Papilloma of the Uvula

TL;DR

This paper reports a rare case of an atypical squamous papilloma on the soft palate, which can cause discomfort and affect quality of life.

Contribution

The study presents an unusual case of squamous papilloma with atypical presentation on the soft palate.

Findings

Squamous papilloma is typically a benign, solitary lesion in the oral cavity.

Atypical presentations, such as on the soft palate, can cause symptoms and discomfort.

Surgical excision is the recommended treatment with low recurrence rates.

Abstract

Squamous papilloma of the oral cavity is frequently seen in adult patients and is typically presented as painless exophytic granular or cauliflower-like lesions over the tongue, floor of the mouth, palate, uvula, lips, and faucial pillars. Most of the lesions are solitary and grow rapidly to about 0.5 cm. Oral squamous papilloma has no known malignant potential, with conservative surgical excision being the treatment of choice. Recurrence is rare. It occasionally causes symptoms, unless the presentation is atypical, as in our case. An elongated uvula can cause discomfort and reduce a patient's quality of life. This study aims to report an atypical presentation of a squamous papilloma over the soft palate.

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