8 Questions
What is the primary advantage of surgical treatment for oral cavity cancer?
It allows for the removal of the entire cancer in one session.
What is the recommended treatment approach for most stage I and stage II oral cavity cancers?
Surgical resection with frozen-section analysis of the margins
Why is radiation therapy often avoided as the primary treatment for early-stage oral cavity cancers?
The side effects of radiation to the oral environment outweigh those of surgery.
What is the rationale for holding radiation therapy in reserve for some patients with oral cavity cancer?
To allow for the use of radiation therapy if a second primary cancer develops
What is the significance of obtaining clear histologic margins during surgical resection of oral cavity cancer?
It increases the chances of a successful surgical outcome.
What concept was proposed by Slaughter and colleagues in 1953 regarding oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers?
The concept of field cancerization
What did Slaughter and colleagues find in their review of resection specimens from the oral cavity and oropharynx?
Multiple foci of cancer in 11% of specimens
What does the concept of field cancerization suggest about the development of oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers?
The entire epithelial field is predisposed to cancer development.
Test your knowledge on surgical treatment for oral cavity cancer, including the advantages of surgery, histopathologic analysis, and resection techniques. Understand the role of surgical resection with frozen-section analysis in managing stage I and stage II cancers.
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