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Abstract
A case of a nomalike lesion occurring in an elderly woman is described. The patient
was admitted to the hospital in a debilitated state and was undergoing supportive
management when the facial condition developed. Because of the rapidly progressing
nature of the lesion, apparently emanating from the alveolar soft tissues, a diagnosis
of cancrum oris was made. Although progression of the lesion was halted following
institution of an appropriate therapeutic regimen, the patient's general condition
deteriorated and she finally died 12 days after admission. The exact nature of the
underlying systemic condition was never diagnosed.
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