Finding Dangerous Mucosa Flashcards
1
Q
Are most instances of oral cancer in males or females?
A
More in Males
2
Q
What are the demographics for people that develop oral SCC?
A
Males, 50+, smoker drinker, HPV
3
Q
Are HPV oral SCC pts responsive to radiation therapy?
A
Yes
4
Q
About ___ % of oral cancers have metastasized to the regional lymph nodes?
A
50%
5
Q
Are erythroplakias or leukoplakias more worrisome that suggest cancer more often?
A
Erythroplakias
6
Q
The following are ominous clinical signs that warrant a ____:
- Intense whiteness
- Redness, ulcerated bleeding
- granular or verruciform appearance
- Exophytic growth
- Mass formation, induration
A
Biopsy
