Oral Flashcards
1
Q
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):
A
- 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
