Factors Influencing the Occurrence of Lower LipCarcinoma
Authors:
J. Novák; K. Kaňovská
Authors‘ workplace:
II. stomatologická klinika LF MU, Brno, přednosta doc. MUDr. J. Vaněk, CSc.
Published in:
Česká stomatologie / Praktické zubní lékařství, ročník , 1999, 6, s. 171-176
Category:
Overview
The spinocellular carcinoma has been established as the most frequent malig-nant neoplasm of the lower lip. 142 patients were treated and followed at the II nd Departmentof Stomatology in Brno from 1984 to 1993 years. The maximum occurrence of this type ofneoplasm was recorded in the patients of age over 70. Men were affected 3,5 times morefrequently than women. Cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption did not increased the riskof neoplasm occurrence. Pipe smoking or smoking of the cigars was not recorded in any patient.In the conclusion, these factors probably do not contribute significantly to manifestation of thedisease.
Key words:
spinocellular carcinoma of the lower lip – risk factors
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Maxillofacial surgery Orthodontics Dental medicineArticle was published in
Czech Dental Journal
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