Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the most frequently encountered malignancy by head and neck surgeons. There are certain variants of SCC that are classified as individual tumours by the World Health Organization (WHO).The histopathologic picture of these malignant tumours guides the surgeon in evaluating the prognosis. These variants require special attention owing to fact that there’s gross difference in their presentation and management. Ackerman’s tumour is the most commonly encountered variant. A case of Ackerman’s tumour involving the hard palate and lower labial mucosa is discussed