oral cancer Flashcards

1
Q

level of suspicion should be higher in patients with?

A

patients who are over 40, smokes, heavy drinkers, and those who chew tobacco

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2
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what are apthous cough ulcers?

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painful, clearly defined, round or ovoid, shallow ulcers that are confined to the mouth and not associated with systemic disease

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3
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yellow ulcer with red halo?

A

apthous ulcer

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4
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mouth cancer, what type are they usually?

A

squamous cell

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5
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most important risk factors for mouth cancer?

A

smoking and heavy drinking by far biggest risk factors

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6
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3 m ain signs of mouth cancer?

A

an ulcer that doesn’t heal
re/white plaques on the inside of the mouth
a painful lump that does not resolve

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7
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what is photodynamic therapy?

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chemicals which react to light are injected into the tumour. This is then exposed to free light, which causes necrosis of the tumour.

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