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Where do squamous cell carcinomas most commonly arise in the head and neck?
Where do squamous cell carcinomas most commonly arise in the head and neck?
- Esophagus
- Oral cavity (correct)
- Nasal cavity
- Larynx
What is the 5-year survival rate of early-stage oral cancer?
What is the 5-year survival rate of early-stage oral cancer?
- Approximately 80% (correct)
- Approximately 10%
- Approximately 50%
- Approximately 20%
Which of the following is NOT a predisposing factor for cancer of the lower lip?
Which of the following is NOT a predisposing factor for cancer of the lower lip?
- Alcohol consumption (correct)
- Pipe smoking
- Chronic smoking
- Exposure to actinic radiation (sunlight)
What initial appearance can cancers of the oral cavity have in the early stages?
What initial appearance can cancers of the oral cavity have in the early stages?
What is the initial stage of squamous cell carcinoma before invasion?
What is the initial stage of squamous cell carcinoma before invasion?
Which site is NOT a common distant metastasis location for squamous cell carcinoma?
Which site is NOT a common distant metastasis location for squamous cell carcinoma?
Which of the following is considered a premalignant lesion of squamous cell carcinoma?
Which of the following is considered a premalignant lesion of squamous cell carcinoma?
What is the most common incriminated factor for leukoplakia and erythroplakia?
What is the most common incriminated factor for leukoplakia and erythroplakia?
Which of the following lesions is much less common but more serious than leukoplakia?
Which of the following lesions is much less common but more serious than leukoplakia?
At what age range are leukoplakia and erythroplakia usually found?
At what age range are leukoplakia and erythroplakia usually found?
What is the accepted cause of hairy leukoplakia?
What is the accepted cause of hairy leukoplakia?
In which condition are hairy leukoplakia lesions commonly found?
In which condition are hairy leukoplakia lesions commonly found?
Which of the following is NOT a common growth pattern of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the esophagus?
Which of the following is NOT a common growth pattern of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the esophagus?
Most squamous cell carcinomas of the esophagus are characterized as:
Most squamous cell carcinomas of the esophagus are characterized as:
Which of the following statements about the spread of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the esophagus is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about the spread of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the esophagus is TRUE?
What is the approximate 5-year survival rate for patients with superficial esophageal carcinoma?
What is the approximate 5-year survival rate for patients with superficial esophageal carcinoma?
Which of the following statements about adenocarcinoma of the esophagus is FALSE?
Which of the following statements about adenocarcinoma of the esophagus is FALSE?
What is the approximate lifetime risk for cancer development from Barrett's esophagus?
What is the approximate lifetime risk for cancer development from Barrett's esophagus?
