PMID: 9178991Apr 1, 1996Paper

Malignant lesions of the lips

Annals of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons
P B Guthrie

Abstract

As for all cancers successful treatment of carcinoma of the lip depends on early detection and treatment. This article describes the different types of carcinoma of the lip with notes on their aetiology, diagnosis, natural histories, treatment and prevention. The observation is made that maxillofacial surgeons are well placed to make an early diagnosis which leads to decreased morbidity and mortality.

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