Oral Cavity Neoplasms

Oral cavity neoplasm may be benign or malignant. 

Benign neoplasms include but are not limited to fibromas, peripheral giant cell tumors, benign minor salivary gland tumors, lipomas, ...

Information to elicit during history taking:

Onset, duration, associated symptoms, risk factors, family history, comorbidities

Nonhealing ulcer or mass in mouth or on lip

Area that bleed...

 OSCC remains primarily a surgical disease (1)[C].

Treatment varies depending on the location and extent of invasion (e.g., tongue, buccal mucosa, palate, gingiva, floor of m...

C10.9 Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx, unspecified

C00.9 Malignant neoplasm of lip, unspecified

C02.9 Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified

C04.9 Malignant neoplasm of floor of mouth, uns...

Primary and secondary prevention in regard to risk factor avoidance can be provided by medical and dental providers during at annual visits and should include complete oral exams for h...