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Foreign body in mouth - naswar

Case contributed by Pir Abdul Ahad Aziz Qureshi
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male

Well defined rounded area is seen anterior to alveolar process of maxilla on left side.

Case Discussion

Naswar is a moist, green-colored powdered tobacco mostly used in South Asia. It is placed in the bucco-gingival sulcus (mostly in the lower bucco-gingival sulcus) for extended periods of time. It is similar to dipping tobacco and snuff. Naswar is highly addictive and carries a significant risk for oral and throat cancers.

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