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Flashcards in Oral Cancer Deck (9)
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1
Q

Who is commoly affected by oral cancer?

A

Increasing prevalance with increasing age however there is an increasing incudence seen in younger people

2
Q

What causes oral cancer?

A
Tobacco 
Alcohol 
Diet and nutrition
HPV
Candida
UVL
3
Q

What chemicals present in tobacco smoke particulary cause oral cancer?

A

Arsenic

Cyanide

4
Q

The deficiency of what vitamins can make oral cancer more likey?

A

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Iron
Cause atrophy in the oral mucosa, and therefore the barrier is not as good and carcinogens can affect the stem cells in the gingiva

5
Q

Where are the high risk sites for oral cancer?

A

Soft (non keratinizing) sites such as ventral tongue, lateral tongue and floor of mouth

6
Q

What are the rare sites for oral cancer?

A

Dorsal tongue

Hard palate

7
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What are the warning signs for oral cancer?

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Red/white or red and white lesions 
Ulcer 
Numb feeling in lip/face
Unexplainied pain in mouth or neck 
Change in voice
Dysphagia
8
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What are other orofacial manifestations of cancer?

A
Drooping eye lid or facial palsy (malignant neoplasia in parotid gland) 
Fracture of mandible
Double vision
Blocked or bleeding from nose
Facial swelling
9
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What four key questions should be asked when a suspicious lesion is present?

A

How long has the lesion been present
Is it painful (usually no pain with malignant ulcers)
Does the patient smoke and/or drink
What colour is the lesion