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'''Oral cavity cancer''' or (simply '''oral cancer''') and '''oropharynx cancer''' are forms of [[head and neck cancer]]. These have similar etiology and pathology and are therefore often considered together. Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common histological type of oral cavity and oropharynx cancer. Oropharynx cancer is most commonly located in the tonsils and tongue base but may affect all parts of the oropharynx. | <section begin="oncology" />'''Oral cavity cancer''' or (simply '''oral cancer''') and '''oropharynx cancer''' are forms of [[head and neck cancer]]. These have similar etiology and pathology and are therefore often considered together. Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common histological type of oral cavity and oropharynx cancer. Oropharynx cancer is most commonly located in the tonsils and tongue base but may affect all parts of the oropharynx. | ||
== Etiology == | == Etiology == | ||
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== Management == | == Management == | ||
Management includes surgical removal, sometimes with adjuvant radiotherapy. | Management includes surgical removal, sometimes with adjuvant radiotherapy. Postoperative radiotherapy or radiochemotherapy is indicated if high-risk features are present | ||
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* R1 or R2 resection | |||
* T3 or T4 tumours | |||
* Lymph node spread | |||
Before radiotherapy of the oral cavity, dental care is essential. Dental infections can act as a source of inflammation after radiotherapy. | |||
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[[Category:Ear, nose, throat (ENT)]] | |||
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