Oral Pre-malignancy + Cancer Flashcards

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causes

A
  • tobacco
  • alcohol
  • diet
  • HPV
  • candida
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what are the risks from eCigarettes?

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  • increased levels of acetalaldehyde
  • increase BP and HR
  • thickens coronary arteries
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3
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where are the highest risk sites?

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  • soft (non keratinizing) sites

- - eg ventral tongue/floor of mouth

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4
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what are the warning signs?

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  • red and/or white lesion
  • ucler
  • numb
  • unexplained pain in mouth or neck
  • change in voice
  • dysphagia
  • palsy
  • double vision
  • swelling/bleeding
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what 4 questions would you ask a patient?

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  • how long?
  • is it painful?
  • do u drink/smoke?
  • what colour is the lesion?
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