CHUAN-HANG YU2026-10-162026-10-162007-02-01Pure ID: 15213313Pure UUID: 3b62431e-f282-4ef5-8269-29734bde27df10.1016/j.joen.2006.08.005https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/33846398905https://scholars.csmu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/30518Because of its close proximity to teeth and periodontium, gingival squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) can sometimes mimic tooth-related benign inflammatory conditions, resulting in misdiagnosis. In this study we report a case of gingival SCC that mimicked a dentoalveolar abscess of endodontic origin in its early presentation. The course and treatment of this case is discussed and a brief review of the literature is presented. Because many patients with gingival SCC visit dentists as their initial professional contact, it is hoped that the case can serve as a reminder for dentists to keep the possibility of carcinoma in mind when examining intraoral lesions.4enjournal article