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| Name = Oral cancer |
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| ICD10 = {{ICD10|C|00||c|00}}-{{ICD10|C|06||c|00}} |
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| ICD9 = {{ICD9|140}}-{{ICD9|146}} |
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| | {{SK}} Squamous cell carcinoma of mouth; Oral carcinoma; Carcinoma-in-situ of oral mucosa; Verrucous carcinoma of oral cavity |
| ==[[Oral cancer overview|Overview]]== | | ==[[Oral cancer overview|Overview]]== |
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| ==[[Oral cancer historical perspective|Historical Perspective]]== | | ==[[Oral cancer historical perspective|Historical Perspective]]== |
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| | ==[[Oral cancer classification|Classification]]== |
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| ==[[Oral cancer pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]]== | | ==[[Oral cancer pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]]== |
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| ==[[Oral cancer epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology & Demographics]]== | | ==[[Oral cancer causes|Causes]]== |
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| | ==[[Oral cancer differential diagnosis|Differentiating Oral cancer from other Diseases]]== |
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| | ==[[Oral cancer epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]== |
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| ==[[Oral cancer risk factors|Risk Factors]]== | | ==[[Oral cancer risk factors|Risk Factors]]== |
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| ==[[Oral cancer screening|Screening]]== | | ==[[Oral cancer screening|Screening]]== |
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| ==[[Oral cancer causes|Causes]]==
| | ==[[Oral cancer natural history, complications and prognosis|Natural History, Complications and Prognosis]]== |
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| ==[[Oral cancer differential diagnosis|Differentiating Oral cancer]]==
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| ==Diagnosis== | | ==Diagnosis== |
| [[Oral cancer history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Oral cancer physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Oral cancer staging|Staging]] | [[Oral cancer laboratory tests|Laboratory tests]] | [[Oral cancer electrocardiogram|Electrocardiogram]] | [[Oral cancer x ray|X Rays]] | [[Oral cancer CT|CT]] | [[Oral cancer MRI|MRI]] [[Oral cancer echocardiography or ultrasound|Echocardiography or Ultrasound]] | [[Oral cancer other imaging findings|Other images]] | [[Oral cancer other diagnostic studies|Alternative diagnostics]] | | [[Oral cancer history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Oral cancer physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Oral cancer laboratory findings|Laboratory Findings]] | [[Oral cancer x ray|X Ray]] | [[Oral cancer CT|CT]] | [[Oral cancer MRI|MRI]] | [[Oral cancer other imaging findings|Other Imaging Findings]] | [[Oral cancer other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]] | [[Oral cancer Staging|Staging]] |
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| ==Treatment== | | ==Treatment== |
| [[Oral cancer medical therapy|Medical therapy]] | [[Oral cancer surgery|Surgical options]] | [[Oral cancer primary prevention|Primary prevention]] | [[Oral cancer secondary prevention|Secondary prevention]] | [[Oral cancer cost-effectiveness of therapy|Financial costs]] | [[Oral cancer future or investigational therapies|Future therapies]] | | [[Oral cancer medical therapy|Medical Therapy]] | [[Oral cancer surgery|Surgery]] | [[Oral cancer primary prevention|Primary Prevention]] | [[Oral cancer secondary prevention|Secondary Prevention]] | [[Oral cancer cost-effectiveness of therapy|Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy]] | [[Oral cancer future or investigational therapies|Future or Investigational Therapies]] |
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| ==Known risk factors== | | ==Case Studies== |
| In 2007, in the US alone, about 34,000 individuals will be diagnosed with oral cancer. 66% of the time these will be found as late stage three and four disease. Low public awareness of the disease is a significant factor, but these cancers could be found at early highly survivable stages through a simple, painless, 5 minute examination by a trained medical or dental professional.
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| All cancers are diseases of the [[DNA]] in the cancer cells. [[Oncogenes]] are activated as a result of mutation of the DNA. The exact cause is often unknown. Risk factors that predispose a person to oral cancer have been identified in epidemiological studies.
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| Smoking and other [[tobacco]] use are associated with about 75 percent of oral cancer cases, caused by irritation of the [[mucous membrane]]s of the mouth from smoke and heat of [[cigarette]]s, [[cigar]]s, and pipes. Tobacco contains over 19 known carcinogens, and the combustion of it, and by products from this process, is the primary mode of involvement. Use of chewing tobacco or snuff causes irritation from direct contact with the mucous membranes.
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| In many Asian cultures chewing [[betel]], paan and Areca is known to be a strong risk factor for developing oral cancer. In India where such practices are common, oral cancer represents up to 40% of all cancers, compared to just 4% in the United Kingdom.
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| [[Alcohol]] use is another high-risk activity associated with oral cancer. There is known to be a strong synergistic effect on oral cancer risk when a person is both a heavy smoker and drinker. Their risk is greatly increased compared to a heavy smoker, or a heavy drinker alone.
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| Some oral cancers begin as [[leukoplakia]] a white patch (lesion), red patches, ([[erythroplakia]]) or non healing sores that have existed for more than 14 days. In the US oral cancer accounts for about 8 percent of all malignant growths. Men are affected twice as often as women, particularly men older than 40/60.
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| [[Human Papilloma Virus]], (HPV) particularly versions 16 and 18 ( there are over 100 varieties) is a known risk factor and independent causative factor for oral cancer. (Gilsion et.al.Johns Hopkins) A fast growing segment of those diagnosed does not present with the historic stereotypical demographics. Historically that has been people over 50, blacks over whites 2 to 1, males over females 3 to 1, and 75% of the time people who have used tobacco products or are heavy users of alcohol. This new and rapidly growing sub population between 20 and 50 years old is predominantly non smoking, white, and females slightly outnumber males. Recent research from Johns Hopkins indicates that HPV is the primary risk factor in this new population of oral cancer victims. HPV16/18 is the same virus responsible for the vast majority of all [[cervical cancer]]s and is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the US. Oral cancer in this group tends to favor the tonsil and tonsillar pillars, base of the tongue, and the oropharnyx. Recent data suggest that individuals that come to the disease from this particular etiology have some slight survival advantage.
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| ==Symptoms==
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| Skin lesion, lump, or [[ulcer]]:
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| * On the tongue, lip, or other mouth area
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| * Usually small
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| * Most often pale colored, may be dark or discolored
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| * Early sign may be a white patch (leukoplakia) or a red patch (erythroplakia) on the soft tissues of the mouth
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| * Usually painless initially
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| * May develop a burning sensation or pain when the tumor is advanced
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| Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:
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| * Tongue problems
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| * Swallowing difficulty
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| * Mouth sores that do not resolve in 14 days
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| * Pain and [[paraesthesia]] are late symptoms.
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| ==Signs and tests==
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| An examination of the mouth by the health care provider or dentist shows a visible and/or palpable (can be felt) [[lesion]] of the lip, tongue, or other mouth area. As the [[tumor]] enlarges, it may become an [[ulcer]] and bleed. Speech/talking difficulties, chewing problems, or swallowing difficulties may develop, particularly if the cancer is on the tongue.
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| While a dentist, physician or other medical professional may suspect a particular lesion is malignant, the only definitive method for determining this is through biopsy and microscopic evaluation of the cells in the removed sample. A tissue [[biopsy]], whether of the tongue or other oral tissues, and microscopic examination of the lesion confirm the diagnosis of oral cancer.
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| ==Treatment==
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| Surgical excision (removal) of the tumor is usually recommended if the tumor is small enough, and if surgery is likely to result in a functionally satisfactory result. [[Radiation therapy]] is often used in conjunction with surgery, or as the definitive radical treatment, especially if the tumour is inoperable.
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| Owing to the vital nature of the structures in the head and neck area, surgery for larger cancers is technically demanding. Reconstructive surgery may be required to give an acceptable cosmetic and functional result. [[Bone graft]]s and surgical flaps such as the radial forearm flap are used to help rebuild the structures removed during excision of the cancer.
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| Survival rates for oral cancer depend on the precise site, and the stage of the cancer at diagnosis. Overall, survival is around 50% at five years when all stages of initial diagnosis are considered. Survival rates for stage 1 cancers are 90%, hence the emphasis on early detection to increase survival outcome for patients.
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| Following treatment, [[Physical_medicine_and_rehabilitation|rehabilitation]] may be necessary to improve movement, chewing, swallowing, and speech.
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| [[Speech therapy|Speech therapists]] may be involved at this stage.
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| [[Chemotherapy]] is useful in oral cancers when used in combination with outher treatment modalities such a radiation therapy. It is seldmom used alone as a monotherapy. When cure is unlikely it can also be used to extend life and can be consider palliative but not curative care. Biological agents, such as Cetuximab have recently been shown to be effective in the treatment of squamous cell head and neck cancers, and are likely to have an increasing role in the future management of this condition when used in conjuction with other treatments.
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| Treatment of oral cancer will usually be by be a multidisciplinary team, with treatment professionals from the realms of radiation, surgery, chemotherapy, nutrition, dental professionals, and even psychology all possibly involved with diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and patient care.
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| ==Complications==
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| * Postoperative disfigurement of the face, head and neck
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| * Complications of radiation therapy, including dry mouth and difficulty swallowing
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| * Other [[metastasis]] (spread) of the cancer
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| ==External links==
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| * [http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org US oral/mouth cancer foundation, with survivor/patient interactive support group, and hundreds of pages of peer reviewed information]
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| * [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001035.htm NIH site on oral cancer]
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| * [http://www.mouthcancerfoundation.org Mouth Cancer Foundation information site and online support group] in the UK
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| *[http://www.oralcancerawareness.org a website with lots of information and photographs on mouth cancer especially in India]
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| * [http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=13021 Cancer Help UK]
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| * [http://www.headandneckcancer.co.uk Liverpool based centre with international reputation in the treatment of oral and oro-pharyngeal cancer]
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