Referral of Suspicious Lesions Flashcards
(19 cards)
How many cases of Oral Cancer are recorded every year?
9000
How many cases of oral cancer are detected worldwide?
650,000
Prevalence of Oral Cancer?
• Men
• 55 years +
• Tonsils and Tongue
What are the most common symptoms to look out for?
More than 3 weeks:
• ulcers
•red/white patches
•lumps/ swellings
• sore throat
• loss of teeth with no explanation
What are the three types of traumatic ulcers?
- Mechanical
- Chemical
- Thermal
Give an example of a cause of a mechanical ulcer?
• sharp tooth
• wire/ bracket from an orthodontic appliance
Give a example of a Chemical Ulcer?
• Asprin burn
Give an example of a Thermal ulcer?
• hot foods/ drinks
What are the three types of ulcers?
- Traumatic
- Idiopathic
- Malignant
What is a Minor Ulcer?
• 2-5 mm
• Heals in 10-14 days
• grey and red outer ring
• painful
What is a major ulcer?
•6-10mm
• Multiple
• heals in 4-6 weeks
What presents as red patches?
Erythroplakia
What presents as white patches?
Leukoplakia
What is Erythroplakia?
•Red patches
• irregular
• flat/ smooth or granular surface
What is Leukoplakia?
• white patches
• 2 types
- Homogenous
- Non Homegenous
What is Homogenous?
• Leukoplakia=
• low risk
• Uniform and looks the same throughout
What is Non Homogenous?
• Leukoplakia
• High Risk
• variation in appearance
What risk factor is Leukoplakia associated with?
• Tobacco
• Chewing Tobacco
Ref info needed:
• Date
• Orthodontist/Specialist/ GDP contact details
• pt correct contact details
• Pts MH,DH,PH and family history
• Reason- advice/screening
• Details of lesion
• supporting evidence- XRAYS, PHOTOS
