5 Questions
Which of the following is a potential problem related to dental care for radiation-treated patients (radiation to head and neck)?
Osteoradionecrosis
What are the microscopic criteria of malignancy?
Pleomorphism, abnormal mitoses, and invasion of surrounding tissues
What are the features of common cancers in the oral cavity, head, and neck?
Ulceration, persistent pain, and hoarseness
What are the complications of head and neck radiotherapy and myelosuppressive chemotherapy?
Mucositis, xerostomia, and dysgeusia
What is a cause of death from oral cancer?
Metastasis to distant organs
Test your knowledge of cancer and oral care with this quiz. Explore the clinical presentation, causes of death, features of common cancers, and complications of head and neck radiotherapy.
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