口腔学英文课件：Malignant.pptVIP

Malignant tumors Angiosarcoma Introduction Mouth cancer is relatively rare in the West, accounting for 2% of all malignant disease, In Asia it is the most common malignant disease, accounting for 40% of all malignancy. Introduction However, the cure rate of early (small) cancers is 80%. Therefore it is important that all dental and medical practitioners can recognize suspicious lesions and refer them promptly. Introduction In the West, alcohol and tobacco smoking are major risk factors. Both of these habits are widespread and account for the increasing incidence of mouth cancer in young peo