الملخص الإنجليزي
abstract: Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the most common oral malignant neoplasm, mainly affecting
individuals over 50 years old with a history of tobacco and alcohol use. The occurrence of this oral cancer in
individuals under 40 years old is unusual and, when it does occur, shows a weaker relation to those risk factors and a
more aggressive clinical course. Due to the paucity of reports in this population, it is difficult to prove its increasing
trend. A case of oral squamous cell carcinoma in a 39-year-old woman with no history of tobacco or alcohol use is
reported. Clinical and histopathological findings, aetiology, and treatment are discussed. The increasing trend of
oral squamous cell carcinoma in young women without known risk factors highlights the need for clinicians to be
prepared to diagnose this lesion quickly and precisely, providing a better prognosis, chance of survival, and quality
of life for the patient.
