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What does the 'T' stand for in the TNM classification system?
What does the 'T' stand for in the TNM classification system?
What is the significance of a T1 tumor size according to the text?
What is the significance of a T1 tumor size according to the text?
Which TNM classification denotes a very advanced local disease with a very bad prognosis?
Which TNM classification denotes a very advanced local disease with a very bad prognosis?
In the TNM classification, what does 'NX' indicate?
In the TNM classification, what does 'NX' indicate?
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In the TNM classification, what does N2c refer to?
In the TNM classification, what does N2c refer to?
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What does 'N1' signify in the TNM classification system?
What does 'N1' signify in the TNM classification system?
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What is the most common site of metastasis mentioned in the text?
What is the most common site of metastasis mentioned in the text?
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Which TNM classification represents moderately advanced local disease invading specific structures?
Which TNM classification represents moderately advanced local disease invading specific structures?
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Which stage includes tumor involvement of lymph nodes but is resectable with good prognosis?
Which stage includes tumor involvement of lymph nodes but is resectable with good prognosis?
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What is the determining factor in tumor prognosis and management according to the text?
What is the determining factor in tumor prognosis and management according to the text?
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In stage IVb, what condition could be present based on the text?
In stage IVb, what condition could be present based on the text?
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Which management approach is taken for extensive tumors or metastasis that are non-resectable?
Which management approach is taken for extensive tumors or metastasis that are non-resectable?
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What is the surgical technique used for benign lesions?
What is the surgical technique used for benign lesions?
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What is the approximate percentage of patients who present with lymph node metastasis in oral cavity SCC?
What is the approximate percentage of patients who present with lymph node metastasis in oral cavity SCC?
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Which surgical procedure is commonly used for malignant tumors, involving the resection of bone, soft tissue, and lymph node channels?
Which surgical procedure is commonly used for malignant tumors, involving the resection of bone, soft tissue, and lymph node channels?
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Which type of resection involves removing the tumor without disruption of bone continuity?
Which type of resection involves removing the tumor without disruption of bone continuity?
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What type of resection involves removal of involved bone such as maxillectomy or mandibulectomy?
What type of resection involves removal of involved bone such as maxillectomy or mandibulectomy?
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When is enucleation and/or curettage typically performed?
When is enucleation and/or curettage typically performed?
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