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Flashcards in Oral Deck (10)
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1
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Reasons for use of chemotherapy with oral cancers (2)?

A
  • Palliation

- Neoadjuvant

2
Q

Surgeries for oral cancer (7)?

A
  • Primary tumor resection
  • Mandibular resection
  • Maxillectomy
  • Moh’s microsurgery
  • Neck dissection
  • Pedicle or free flap reconstruction
  • Dental extraction
3
Q

Types of oral cancer (histopathology) (3)?

A
  • Squamous cell carcinoma
  • Verrucous carcinoma (Laryngeal, oral and other)
  • Minor salivary glands
4
Q

Location of oral cancers (5)?

A
  • Oral tongue
  • Lips
  • Floor of mouth
  • Minor salivary glands
  • Gums
5
Q

Symptoms of oral cancers (5):

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  • Soreness
  • Pain
  • Lump
  • White/red patch
  • Sore throat
6
Q

Risk factors for oral cancer (10):

A
  • Tobacco
  • Alcohol
  • UV Rays
  • HPV
  • Nutrition
  • Plummer-Vinson Syndrome
  • Immunosupression
  • Mouthwash
  • Irritation from dentures
  • Lichen Planus
7
Q

How many new cases of oral cancer are there each year?

A

35,000

8
Q

Deaths from oral cancer each year?

A

7,500

9
Q

How do they determine that someone has oral cancer?

A
  • Biopsy
  • Toluidine (chemicl compund)
  • Laser
  • Acetic Acid
10
Q

Presentaion of oral cancer (3):

A
  • Leukoplakia
  • Erythroplakia
  • Dysplasia