Main description:

Oral cancer can affect any part of the mouth, including the tongue and lips. Symptoms include a sore or ulcer for more than three weeks. Accurate and rapid diagnosis can help in extending survival and preventing the progression of disease. Color Atlas of Oral cancer covers all aspects of oral cancer, serving as a straightforward guide and reference for dentists and clinicians.

This book provides an overview of clinical examination and a complete list of recent advances in radiographic diagnostic aids. Treatment options and prevention are also covered in depth. Atlas of Oral Cancer features nearly 200 images including histopathology photographs.

Key Points

Full colour photographic details of histopathology of potentially malignant disorders and squamous cell carcinoma
Aids understanding of oral cancer and the importance of preventive measures
Details a variety of oral cancers from causes and presentation, through to screening, diagnosis, treatment and prevention
Includes nearly 200 images

Contents:

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Epidemiology

Chapter 3 Causes of Oral Potentially Malignant Disorder and Cancer

Chapter 4 Clinical Features of Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders

Chapter 5 Clinical Presentation of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)

Chapter 6 Histopathology of Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders

Chapter 7 Histopathology of Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Chapter 8 Metastasis

Chapter 9 Cancer Immunology

Chapter 10 Screening for Oral Cancers and Potentially Malignant Disorders

Chapter 11 Diagnosis

Chapter 12 Prevention

Chapter 13 Treatment