Crispian Scully
Bristol Dental Hospital, Lower Maudlin Street, Bristol BS1 2LY, UK
6. Co-morbidities
Isaäc van der WaalPatients with oral cancer may also be prone to co-morbidities, mainly:.
5. Clinical features and diagnosis of cancer
Jose BaganThe most common locations for mouth cancer are the lower lip (40%), and the tongueand the floor of the mouth (50%). The lip is involved more frequently in some geographic areas with sunny climes....
4. Potentially malignant disorders of the oral and oropharyngeal mucosa
Isaäc van der WaalErythroplakia is rare (<1.0%), typically related to tobacco and alcohol use, and seen in the middle-aged and the older patient. It is usually a solitary lesion defined as a ‘fiery red patch that...
3. Other risk factors
Jukka H MeurmanPoor oral hygiene may be an independent risk factor for oral cancer. Many patients with oral cancer present with poor oral health, ie they have carious teeth and periodontitis. The number of teeth...