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2014, Number 4

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Rev ADM 2014; 71 (4)

Delayed diagnosis of cancer in the oral cavity and adnexa as a key factor in prognosis.

Vinitzky BI, Ibáñez MNG, Eljure EE, Alba BF

Language: Spanish
References: 19
Page: 188-191
PDF size: 198.86 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Oral cancer has a low survival rate that ranges from 20 to 50%. However, there are various prognostic markers, the stage of the tumor at diagnosis being the most significant. Unfortunately, nearly half of all malignant oral neoplasms are diagnosed at a later stage. The aim of this study was to identify the length of delay in the diagnosis of oral cancer. We carried out a descriptive, cross-sectional, observational study and found a significant delay between the onset of symptoms and final definitive diagnosis. Therefore, the efforts of physicians and dentists to ensure early diagnosis of malignant tumors in the oral cavity need to be intensified. When we treat patients with malignant oral neoplasms, early diagnosis is the key to improving prognosis and survival.


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