Vol. 11, Issue 1, Part A (2025)

Oral warts are benign proliferative lesions of the oral epithelium that are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Very few occurrences of these lesions have been documented in pediatric populations; they are more frequently observed in adults. The diagnosis and clinical management of such lesions are difficult because of a lack of literature and lack of health practitioners' awareness of these lesions. This case report details a 7-year-old child who developed an oral wart on the lower lip that was asymptomatic and lasted for several months. A soft, well-defined exophytic growth with a papillomatous surface was seen during clinical examination, suggesting a viral origin. Squamous papilloma was discovered via histopathological analysis. Under local anesthetic, the lesion was surgically removed, and recovery time after the treatment was uneventful.
A six-month follow-up revealed that the lesion had not returned. This illustration emphasizes how crucial it is to differentiate oral warts from other oral mucosal growths, especially in children, in order to guarantee prompt diagnosis and suitable treatment. It also draws attention to possible routes of transmission, difficulties with diagnosis, and the necessity for clinicians to be aware of HPV-related lesions in young patients.