Oral And Maxillofacial Flashcards
1
Q
How many new cases of oral cancer in 2013
A
7500
2
Q
How many new cases of laryngeal cancer in 2013
A
2300
3
Q
What ranking is oral cancer in the uk
A
14th most common
Last decade increased by 1/3
4
Q
What body parts are included in oral cancer
A
Lips Roof of mouth Gums Tongue Cheek Tonsils
5
Q
What might be some signs of oral cancer
A
Unhealing ulcer
Neck lump
Facial swelling
Etc
6
Q
How is oral cancer classified
A
TX- can’t be assessed T0- no tumour present T1- _< 2cm at greatest dimension T2- 2-4cm T3- >4 cm T4a) moderately advanced Invaded adjacent structures b) very advanced- invades mastibullar space, or skull base and or surrounds carotid artery
7
Q
Affect on speech/ swallow
A
Alters the anatomy- therefore can cause dysphonia or dysarthria
Impaired swallow
