Category: Pathology | Difficulty: Advanced | Priority: Nice-to-know
Malignant epithelial neoplasm arising from the oral mucosal epithelium, most commonly affecting the tongue, floor of mouth, and soft palate.
The most common type of mouth cancer that can appear as a sore, lump, or red/white patch that does not heal.
[[oral cancer; malignancy; lesion; ulcer; mass (see: ulcer; tumor (mass); induration)]]
Stress early detection, risk factors (tobacco, alcohol, HPV), and need for urgent referral
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