Neoplasms of the oral cavity Book Section

  


Authors: Kraus, D. H.; Shrime, M. G.
Editors: Snow, J. B.; Wackym, P. A.
Article/Chapter Title: Neoplasms of the oral cavity
Abstract: The list of neoplasms involving the oral cavity is extensive, including neoplasms of the minor salivary glands and neoplasms of lymphatic tissue and epidermoid tissu, that is, squamous cell carcinoma. Given that over 90% of neoplasms of the oral cavity are of the latter variety, they will serve as the focus of this chapter. Neoplasms of the oral cavity have significant effects on respiration, deglutition, and speech. The propensity for locoregional recurrence of cancers of the oral cavity often necessitates multimodality therapy. Consequently, appropriate treatment planning should be undertaken by a multidisciplinary team including the following specialties: head and neck surgical oncology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, prosthodontics, and speech-language pathology.
Keywords: Head surgery; Neck surgery; otorhinolaryngologic diseases
Book Title: Ballenger's Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery
ISBN: 978-1-55009-337-7
Publisher: People's Medical Pub. House/B C Decker  
Publication Place: Shelton, CT
Date Published: 2009-01-01
Start Page: 1091
End Page: 1104
Language: English
PROVIDER: manual
Notes: Chapter 97