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Lip cancer: a review

J D Awde¹, S L Kogon, R J Morin

¹Victoria Hospital, London, Ontario.

Journal (Canadian Dental Association)

|August 1, 1996

Summary

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Regular dental exams should include lip checks. Lip cancer, a type of oral cancer, has seen a decline possibly due to increased sunscreen use, which protects against actinic damage.

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Dermatology
Dental Medicine

Background:

Lip cancer is a significant oral cancer subtype.
Actinic damage is the primary risk factor for lip cancer.
Squamous cell carcinoma of the lip constitutes approximately 9% of all oral cancers.

Purpose of the Study:

To discuss the clinical presentation of lip cancer.
To outline the management strategies for lip cancer.
To analyze trends in lip cancer incidence.

Main Methods:

Routine dental examinations including visual inspection and palpation of the lips.
Analysis of epidemiological data on lip cancer cases from 1973 to 1984.
Review of clinical presentation and management protocols.

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Main Results:

A downward trend in reported lip cancer cases was observed between 1973 and 1984.
This decline may be associated with increased public use of sunscreens.
The study discusses the typical clinical appearance and treatment of lip cancer.

Conclusions:

Routine dental examinations are crucial for early detection of lip abnormalities.
Increased use of sunscreens may contribute to reduced lip cancer rates.
Understanding lip cancer's presentation and management is essential for dental professionals.