Things to know from Oral Dz lecture Flashcards
1
Q
The most common odontogenic tumor is
A
ameloblastoma
2
Q
The most significant odontogenic cyst is the odontogenic keratocyst
A
ok…This thing has a peak incidence in the teenage years and 20’s but it can occur at any age.
Can occur in children associated with nevus syndrome
2x more in the mandible than the maxilla
3
Q
Both ameloblastoma and odontogenic keratocyst can cause mandibular/maxillary expansion and are treated with resection
A
ok
4
Q
Tobacco and alcohol are synergistic in causing HNSCC (head and neck squamous cell carcinoma)
A
ok
5
Q
HPV is causing an increase in Head and Neck Squamous Cell carcinoma in young males
A
ok
6
Q
Lymph node metastasis is a major predictor in long term survivial
A
ok
7
Q
upper lip cancer
A
Basal cell
8
Q
Lower lip
A
Squamous cell
