Oral Malignancy Flashcards
1
Q
what is it
A
squamous cell carcinoma
2
Q
who is most likely to get it
A
usually >50 years old, males twice as likely
3
Q
what is causes
A
tobacco alcohol diet and nutrition (low in vit A, C and iron) HPV (oral sex) UVL Candida Sphyllis
4
Q
what are the high risk sites
A
ventral tongue / floor of mouth
lateral tongue
5
Q
what are symptoms
A
red (erythroplakia) lesions white (leukoplakia - pre malignant) lesions ulcer numb pain in mouth/neck change in voice dysphagia
6
Q
what is the prognosis
A
anterior lesions have better prognosis than posterior lesions
