NCIt synonyms : Mouth Verrucous Carcinoma; Verrucous Carcinoma of Oral Cavity; Verrucous Carcinoma of the Mouth; Verrucous Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity; Verrucous Carcinoma of Mouth; Ackerman Tumor;
NCIt related terms : Oral Cavity Verrucous Cancer;
NCIt definition : A well differentiated squamous cell carcinoma arising from the oral cavity. It is
an exophytic, warty, slow growing tumor, usually affecting older males. Chronic use
of smokeless tobacco is associated with the development of verrucous carcinoma in
the oral cavity. Five year disease-free survival rates between 80% and 90% have been
reported in patients who underwent extensive surgical removal of the tumor.;