ACKERMAN'S TUMOR: A REPORT OF TWO CASES

Abstract

First described in 1948 by Ackerman, theverrucous carcinoma is an unusual and non-metastasizing tumor with tendency for local invasion in comparison to squamous cell carcinoma. Though it appears remarkably harmless, the histo-pathological diagnosis of verrucous carcinoma should be done. This will help with careful identification of the tumor with a greater chance to become frank cancers. The most common site of occurrence is oral cavity involvingbuccal mucosa and mandibular alveolar crest. Treatment of verrucous carcinoma is challenging, multiple medical and surgical therapies are often attempted with limited success.

Here, I report two cases of verrucous carcinoma on lower lip and on buccal mucosa.