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, ...
Nonhealing ulcer or mass in mouth or on lip, area that bleeds easily, unexplained pain
Dysphagia/odynophagia
Chronic sore throat or hoarseness
White +/− red lesion on gums, tongue, bucca...
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...
American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures 2018. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society; 2018. https://www.cancer.org/research/cancer-facts-stati...
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...
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lip