Oral Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
Orophaynx cancer areas
A
- Base of tongue
- Tonsil
- Soft palate
2
Q
Oral cavity cancer areas
A
- Buccal mucosa
- Retromolar area
- Anterior 2/3rds of tongue
- Floor of mouth
- Hard palate
- Lip mucosa
3
Q
Red flags for cancer (8)
A
- Ulcer >2wks no cause
- Rolled margins + firm
- Central necrosis
- Speckled red white appearance
- Cervical lymphadenopathy >1cm firmed + fixed
- Worsening pain
- Referred pain
- Weight loss
4
Q
Investigations for OC (4)
A
- CT scan H+N
- OPT
- Ultrasound
- Punch biopsy
5
Q
Function of iodine staining
A
Highlights dysplasia (abnormal cells with potential to become malignant)
6
Q
Tumour grading (3)
A
T - Size
N- LN
M - Metastasis
7
Q
Primary site (3)
A
- Resection + packing
- Resection + primary closure
- Resection + reconstruction
8
Q
ORN definition
A
Necrotic bone in previously radiotherapised field
Associated with hypoxia, hypocellular + hypovascularity
