Cancer of the oral mucosa originates from the mucosa lining of various structures within the oral cavity, including the lips, cheeks, teeth, gums, anterior two-thirds of the tongue, the floor of the mouth, the floor of the mouth, the hard palate, and the retromolar trigone posterior to the wisdom teeth. Primary risk factors for oral mucosal cancer include smoking and alcohol consumption, particularly when combined, while additional risks stem from human papillomavirus infection and stem cell transplants. Clinicians must have a nuanced understanding of the anatomical boundaries and relationships within the oral cavity, including the lower edge of the soft palate, the division between the anterior and posterior sections of the tongue, and the anterior pillars of the tonsils. This knowledge helps differentiate oral cavity structures, particularly the soft palate, from oropharyngeal structures, such as the faucial and lingual tonsils (the tongue base), aiding in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.Cancer of the oral mucosa treatment typically revolves around surgery as the mainstay, often with adjuvant radiotherapy for advanced-stage cancers. Single-modality therapy may address early-stage cancers, whereas late-stage cancers necessitate multimodality approaches. This activity explores the primary risk factors of oral mucosal cancers, emphasizing the significant adverse effects of combined smoking and alcohol consumption. This activity involves a multidisciplinary healthcare team elucidating the crucial aspects of the optimal treatment approach for comprehensive diagnosis, investigation, and treatment of patients with oral mucosal cancer. An enhanced understanding of the multifaceted aspects of oral cavity mucosal cancer facilitates its application in clinical settings, ultimately leading to improved patient care.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/80685
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.5 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Dentistry: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABOHNS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Complex General Surgical Oncology, General Otolaryngology, General Surgery, Head & Neck, Head & Neck/Oral, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology