A Case Reporting Oral Submucous Fibrosis

A case of oral submucous fibrosis occurring in a 48 year old man is presented. This paper reviews the aetiology, clinical presentation and treatment modalities of oral submucous fibrosis. This case highlights the link between oral submucous fibrosis and the regular use of areca-nut (pan) and the newer trans-cultural oral tobacco products. The case report underlines the danger that human face with products which are clearly targeted at them by the tobacco industry.