Dysplasia and Oral Cancer 1

Question 1

what is ICD-O

Answer 1

international classification of disease for oncology

Question 2

what are the two distinct disease patterns for oral cancer

Answer 2

oral cavity cancer
oro-pharyngeal cancer

Question 3

what are the differences between oral cavity cancer and oro-pharnygeal cancer

Answer 3

populations affected
outcomes
risks

Question 4

what are high risk sites in the mouth for oral cancer

Answer 4

floor of mouth
lateral border of tongue
retromolar regions
soft and hard palate
gingivae
buccal mucosa

Question 5

what are the three specific sites more predisposed to developing SCC in drinkers and smokers

Answer 5

floor of mouth
lateral border of tongue
soft palate

Question 6

what is the increase in risk of developing SCC for smokers who don’t drink

Answer 6

x 2 risk

Question 7

what is the increase in risk of developing SCC in drinkers (3/4 per day) who don’t smoke

Answer 7

x 2 risk

Question 8

what is the increase in risk of developing SCC in people who smoke and drink

Answer 8

x 5 risk