Oral Cavity Tumors Assessment
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Which of the following symptoms is associated with soft tissue tumors in the oral cavity?

  • Joint pain
  • Loss of appetite
  • Difficulty in breathing (correct)
  • Nasal congestion
  • What is the characteristic of a benign soft tissue tumor based on the duration and mode of onset?

  • Abnormal sensations like anesthesia
  • Long duration and slow growth (correct)
  • No pain
  • Short duration and fast growth
  • Which examination method is not informative in evaluating soft tissue tumors of the oral cavity?

  • History taking
  • Clinical examination
  • Radiographic evaluation
  • Laboratory blood tests (correct)
  • What might indicate a malignant soft tissue tumor in the oral cavity based on the patient's complaint?

    <p>Painless swelling has become painful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom associated with the lump in the oral cavity?

    <p>Tenderness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an indication of progress of the swelling in soft tissue tumors of the oral cavity?

    <p>Change in character of lesion such as ulceration or fluctuation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which imaging technique is most useful for detecting bony tumors and determining their dimensions and extension?

    <p>MRI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main limitation of using plain radiographs to determine the extent of bone destruction?

    <p>Underestimates the extent of bone destruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of PET (positron emission tomography) and SPECT (single photon emission computerized tomography) in the management of bone tumors?

    <p>To determine the nature of the lesion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should biopsy collection be performed at the edge and centre of the lesion?

    <p>To minimize contamination of normal tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique is useful for detecting pulmonary metastasis in patients with suspected bone tumors?

    <p>Bone scan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the contraindications for performing a biopsy?

    <p>When acute virulent pyogenic infection is present</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What lab investigations are important in diagnosing brown tumor of hyperparathyroidism?

    <p>Serum levels of calcium, phosphorus, and alkaline phosphatase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Pulsating lesions (those of vascular nature)" is a contraindication for which procedure?

    <p>Biopsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of treatment for bone tumors?

    <p>Preservation of the normal tissue as possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be evaluated before surgical management of bone tumors?

    <p>The nature of the lesion in detail</p> Signup and view all the answers

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