Verruca Vulgaris of the Right Buccal Mucosa: A Case Report
Elamparithi B *
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Adhiparasakthi Dental College and Hospital, Melmaruvathur 603319, India.
Pavithra D
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Madha Dental College and Hospital, Kundrathur, Chennai 69, India.
Majeetha Begum F
CRRI Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Adhiparasakthi Dental College and Hospital, Melmaruvathur 603319, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Verruca vulgaris, commonly referred to as a wart, is a benign growth that develops due to infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV). While warts are predominantly found on the skin, oral involvement is relatively uncommon. Clinically, oral lesions may appear as verruca plana, filiform warts, or verruca vulgaris. The latter is a self-limiting lesion of the skin and mucosa that can persist for years without intervention. This report highlights the case of a 42-year-old male who presented with a whitish, finger-like lesion on the right buccal mucosa. This lesion was described as slow growing with no symptoms but later difficulty in mastication. Following clinical and histological evaluation, the lesion was diagnosed as verruca vulgaris, and complete excision was performed under local anesthesia.
Keywords: Human papillomavirus, verruca vulgaris, common warts, filiform warts