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What is a historical name for lesions that continue to enlarge slowly over months and years, leading to ulceration and destruction of underlying structures?
What is a historical name for lesions that continue to enlarge slowly over months and years, leading to ulceration and destruction of underlying structures?
Which malignant neoplasm arises from benign melanocytic lesions or from melanocytes within normal skin or mucosa?
Which malignant neoplasm arises from benign melanocytic lesions or from melanocytes within normal skin or mucosa?
What is considered a major causative factor for melanoma?
What is considered a major causative factor for melanoma?
Which malignant tumor is made of fibroblasts and is a rare type of soft tissue sarcoma?
Which malignant tumor is made of fibroblasts and is a rare type of soft tissue sarcoma?
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What are some initial symptoms of fibrosarcoma?
What are some initial symptoms of fibrosarcoma?
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Where do fibrosarcomas most often present as slow-growing masses?
Where do fibrosarcomas most often present as slow-growing masses?
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What is the most common type of oral malignancy?
What is the most common type of oral malignancy?
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Which growth pattern of oral squamous cell carcinoma is characterized by a depressed, ulcerated central area with a rolled border?
Which growth pattern of oral squamous cell carcinoma is characterized by a depressed, ulcerated central area with a rolled border?
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What is a common feature of an exophytic oral squamous cell carcinoma?
What is a common feature of an exophytic oral squamous cell carcinoma?
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What type of texture is commonly felt on palpation in an oral squamous cell carcinoma?
What type of texture is commonly felt on palpation in an oral squamous cell carcinoma?
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What anatomical barrier is breached in stage 1 to stage 4 invasive cancers?
What anatomical barrier is breached in stage 1 to stage 4 invasive cancers?
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Which phase of growth of oral squamous cell carcinoma is typically associated with minimal pain?
Which phase of growth of oral squamous cell carcinoma is typically associated with minimal pain?
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What changes occur in epithelial tissues during the development of premalignant and malignant changes?
What changes occur in epithelial tissues during the development of premalignant and malignant changes?
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Which communication pathways can be impaired during the development of premalignant changes?
Which communication pathways can be impaired during the development of premalignant changes?
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What is a characteristic feature of sebaceous hyperplasia?
What is a characteristic feature of sebaceous hyperplasia?
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Where does cutaneous sebaceous hyperplasia commonly occur?
Where does cutaneous sebaceous hyperplasia commonly occur?
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In which age group does cutaneous sebaceous hyperplasia usually affect adults?
In which age group does cutaneous sebaceous hyperplasia usually affect adults?
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What has fluorescence spectroscopy been under investigation as a tool for detecting?
What has fluorescence spectroscopy been under investigation as a tool for detecting?
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