2023
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.34806
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Management of Oral Squamous Papilloma Using Annona squamosa (Custard Apple) Leaves: A Novel Case

Abstract: This report presents the case of a 36-year-old male who was diagnosed with oral squamous papilloma in the palatal region. Excision was planned. The patient in the meantime chewed upon custard apple leaves and reported that the lesion prolapsed over the next few days. On examination, the site showed no signs of scarring or contracture and presented with healthy palatal tissue. The patient was prevented from requiring surgery, which would have shown a longer healing period with heavy reliance on an expensive res… Show more

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“…Yadav reportó un caso novedoso de papiloma oral escamoso tratado con hojas de Annona squamosa (chirimoya) que resolvió con aparente éxito; sin embargo, no se realizó seguimiento de la lesión para evaluar su recurrencia y no existe evidencia científica que apoye esta alternativa de tratamiento. (Yadav, 2023).…”
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“…Yadav reportó un caso novedoso de papiloma oral escamoso tratado con hojas de Annona squamosa (chirimoya) que resolvió con aparente éxito; sin embargo, no se realizó seguimiento de la lesión para evaluar su recurrencia y no existe evidencia científica que apoye esta alternativa de tratamiento. (Yadav, 2023).…”
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“…Due to its sweet and distinctive taste, it has gained favor among a vast number of consumers [6]. Furthermore, it can be also used for anti-cancer, anti-obesity, and lipid-lowering processes and as an insecticidal agent [7][8][9]. However, fruits like sugar apples are highly prone to decay, making them challenging to consume fresh and resulting in significant waste [6,10].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Although typically benign, squamous cell papilloma have the potential for malignant transformation and recurrence ( 6 ). The primary mode of treatment involves surgical intervention, yielding favorable prognoses ( 7 ). However, whilst squamous cell papilloma mostly affect the palate, cheek, lip and tongue ( 8 ), occurrences within the mandible are seldom reported.…”
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confidence: 99%