Management of the Neck in Oral Cavity Cancer
Fig. 7.1 Axial CT shows two enlarged nodes on the left at level II. The nodes are rounded, and there is central necrosis. The nodes appear fused and fixed to…
Clinical Evaluation and Staging of Oral Cancer
Relevant signs and symptoms Ulcer Any ulcer in the oral cavity persisting for more than 3 weeks requires evaluation and biopsy Pain Pain is not an initial symptom, but occurs…
Sentinel Node Biopsy in Oral Cancer
Fig. 8.1 Concept of sentinel node biopsy 8.3 The Evolution Seaman and Powers [15], in 1955, for the first time demonstrated the concept of the first echelon node and nodal…
Biological Basis of Treatment Failure
Fig. 11.1 From Li and Neaves [4]. Comparison of stem cell activation during wound healing and carcinogenesis (needs copyright approval) The third phase of remodeling and maturation occurs between 2…
Radiotherapy in the Management of Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity
Fig. 4.1 Patient in position with thermoplastic mask used for immobilization. Multiple lasers are used for verification of proper isocenter and patient alignment Table 4.1 Glossary of commonly used terms…
General Principles and Management Guidelines in Oral Cancer
Fig. 3.1 General treatment decision-making algorithm in oral cancer [D-Decision] 3.5.1 Curative Intent Treatment The treatment algorithm for oral cavity cancer is summarized in Fig. 3.2. Fig. 3.2 Curative-intent treatment…
Current and Emerging Role of Chemotherapy in Oral Cancer
Study Trial design Sample size (HNSCC/oral cavity) Regimen RR/PFS/TTP/TTF/DOR OS Schornagel et al. (1995) [5] Phase III randomized trial for first-line chemotherapy treatment 131/43 (33 %) Edatrexate 70 mg/m2 weekly…
Practical and Predictable Class II and III Direct Composite Restorations
Practical and Predictable Class II and III Direct Composite Restorations Direct composite restorations can be either predictable or a source of many problems. Introduction The most common procedures in restorative…
