Oral Squamous Papilloma of the Lower Labial Mucosa: A Case Report

Oral squamous papilloma (OSP) is a benign epithelial proliferation commonly encountered in the oral cavity and often presents as an exophytic growth with a papillary surface architecture. Although typically non-aggressive, its clinical resemblance to other verrucopapillary lesions necessitates careful diagnostic evaluation. This report describes a case of OSP in a 58-year-old male who presented to a tertiary care center in Kerala, India, with a history of chronic tobacco smoking and an incidental exophytic lesion on the lower labial mucosa. The lesion was surgically excised using a diode laser, and histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis. Early recognition and histopathological confirmation are essential for appropriate management and to rule out potentially malignant lesions, especially in patients with risk-modifying habits such as tobacco use.