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From: Oral cancer among Khat users: finding evidence from DNA analysis of nine cancer-related gene mutations

Fig. 2

Images of a 70-year-old patient with khat chewing experience since the age of 33 (a long-term khat abuser diagnosed with OSCC on the lower lip) shows exophytic lesions (initiated two months ago). The clinical evaluation revealed the following: red-white exophytic lesion accompanied by dark discoloration, lack of sensation during palpation, history of fever, and no lymph nodes seen. Biopsy analysis revealed verrucous carcinoma on the lower lip

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