A 62-year-old man presented with a non-healing ulcer of the hard-soft palate junction. The ulcer is present for approximately 1 month. He has a 20 pack-year history of cigarette smoking. Patient Medical History Past medical history of diabetes Recent oral trauma Fig 1. shows Squamous mucosa with submucosal squamous islands suggestive of invasive carcinoma, H&E stain, 40x.
Fig 2. shows Salivary acinar tissue with focal necrosis: H&E stain, 100x. What is the probable diagnosis? *This patient case is from Docplexus Editorial Team for educative purpose only. Source: NYU Langone Health Correct answer posted below ( Click Here )