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Assessment of the Mouth

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A thorough mouth assessment, including inspection and palpation of the lips, gums, tongue, tonsils, uvula, and pharynx, is crucial in detecting potential health issues. Diseases ranging from oral cancer to systemic conditions like diabetes could be identified early through careful oral examination. This article provides a detailed guide on conducting a comprehensive mouth assessment.
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A solitary asymptomatic submandibular mass

T Iwai¹, S Minamiyama¹, K Mitsudo¹

¹Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Orthodontics, Yokohama City University Hospital, 3-9 Fukuura, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama, Japan.

European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Diseases

|February 7, 2022

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