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Oral Cancer and Potentially Cancerous Lesions - Early Detection and Diagnosis

Year: 2012

Type: book-chapter

Abstract: Cancer of the oral cavity, also known as “oral cavity cancer ” or more simply “oral cancer”, affects the tongue, gingiva, floor of mouth, palate, tonsils and oropharynx.1, 2 However, the most common form of oral cancer, oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), can affect any tissue lined with oral mucosal epithelium.2, 3 Oral cancer is one of the most common

Source: Oral Cancer

DOI: 10.5772/30997

Authors: C. S., P. J., K. Allen, A. Vu, M. J.

Institutions: The University of Queensland, The University of Melbourne

Language: English

Topic: Oral Health Pathology and Treatment

Subfield: Periodontics

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,140