Condition Info - BotMed Application

ConditionName

Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma or Leukoplakia

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

Pre-malignant;
White – benign;
Red – malignant;
Can’t BE WIPED AWAY;
Ulceration -> progression to SCC;

PhysicalFindings

ClinicalTests

Biopsy to r/o malignancy;
Test for HIV and EBV;

RiskFactors

tobacco smoke or chewing tobacco;
alcohol;
age >40;

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

ProgressionFromCondition

TreatmentOptions

PharmOptions

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/ear,-nose,-and-throat-disorders/tumors-of-the-head-and-neck/oral-squamous-cell-carcinoma