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William Dougherty1, Babak Givi2, Mark J Jameson1
1Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia.
Background:
Lip cancer is one of the most curable primary head and neck malignancies, as the prominent location typically lends to an early diagnosis. The incidence of lip cancer varies by sex, ethnicity, and region, but is estimated to be up to 2.5/100 000 in the United States (squamous cell carcinoma [SCC]).
Methods:
This article will review the current literature and National Comprehensive Cancer Network practice guidelines in the treatment of lip cancer.
Results:
Resection of lip cancer with negative margins remains the mainstay of therapy. Positive nodal disease should be treated with neck dissection and adjuvant radiotherapy.
Conclusion:
Lip cancer remains highly curable when diagnosed at an early stage. A multidisciplinary approach is crucial to treating patients with advanced-stage lip cancer.
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