Color Atlas of Oral Cancer

Oral cancer can affect any part of the mouth, including the tongue and lips. Symptoms include a sore or ulcer for more than three weeks. Accurate and rapid diagnosis can help in extending survival and preventing the progression of disease. Color Atlas of Oral cancer covers all aspects of oral cancer, serving as a straightforward guide and reference for dentists and clinicians.

This book provides an overview of clinical examination and a complete list of recent advances in radiographic diagnostic aids. Treatment options and prevention are also covered in depth. Atlas of Oral Cancer features nearly 200 images including histopathology photographs.

Key Points

• Full colour photographic details of histopathology of potentially malignant disorders and squamous cell carcinoma
• Aids understanding of oral cancer and the importance of preventive measures
• Details a variety of oral cancers from causes and presentation, through to screening, diagnosis, treatment and prevention
• Includes nearly 200 images

Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Epidemiology
Chapter 3 Causes of Oral Potentially Malignant Disorder and Cancer
Chapter 4 Clinical Features of Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders
Chapter 5 Clinical Presentation of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)
Chapter 6 Histopathology of Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders
Chapter 7 Histopathology of Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Chapter 8 Metastasis
Chapter 9 Cancer Immunology
Chapter 10 Screening for Oral Cancers and Potentially Malignant Disorders
Chapter 11 Diagnosis
Chapter 12 Prevention
Chapter 13 Treatment

KMK Masthan MDS
Professor and Head, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Balaji, Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, India

Vidyarani Shyamsundar MDS
Reader, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

N Aravindha Babu MDS
Professor, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India