Oral mucosa cancer is a malignant disease affecting the organs, tissues, and membranes of the oral cavity. There are three types of the disease: nodular, ulcerative, and papillary oral cancer. Cancer cells most often localize in the larynx, tongue cells, the inner lining of the cheeks, as well as in various tissues of the oral cavity. Most often, oral cancer is detected at early stages of development, leading to successful treatment.
Causes
Pathologically altered tissues of the oral cavity are more susceptible to malignant formations. As a result of many years of research on oral mucosa cancer, a number of causes leading to malignant formations have been identified: a history of inflammatory disease with severe course, leukoplakia, consumption of known harmful substances, use of alcoholic and tobacco products, chronic mechanical trauma, and poor nutrition.
Symptoms of Oral Mucosa Cancer
Although most oncological diseases are asymptomatic in the early stages, oral cancer can be detected almost immediately. The first symptom of a cancer formation in the oral cavity is unusual, and sometimes painful, sensations. During a routine visual examination, ulcerative formations, white patches, and thickening of the mucosa are immediately identified. The ulcerative form of oral cancer is characterized by the appearance of ulcerative formations. The nodular type of cancer is characterized by the appearance of denser tissue areas and white patches. The papillary form of formations is distinguished by the presence of growths in the mucosa.
Diagnosis of Oral Mucosa Cancer in Israel
The Israeli Ichilov Medical Center regularly conducts a series of examinations and diagnostic methods to detect the disease. In our hospital, you can expect comfortable hospitalization conditions and a complete diagnosis of the body for the presence of oral mucosa cancer. Sometimes a visual examination is not sufficient in the presence of symptoms; in this case, it is necessary to consult a specialist.
Treatment of Oral Mucosa Cancer in Israel
Treatment of cancer formations in the oral cavity is carried out using a multi-level system of therapeutic methods. First of all, it is necessary to remove the malignant formation, which is done through the method of primary resection of the cancer tumor. Depending on the localization of the tumor, maxillectomy is performed, which involves the removal of the neoplasm from part of the jaw and nasal cavity. Glossectomy is applicable for treating cancer formations in the tongue and can be partial or complete. Laryngectomy is prescribed for the removal of the affected larynx and vocal cords. To access the larynx, or as an independent operation, neck resection is performed, which involves the removal of affected tissues or opening access for this purpose.
Prevention
Abstaining from the abuse of tobacco products and alcohol will certainly contribute to the prevention of oral mucosa cancer. The presence of the disease is also greatly influenced by the course of many viral and bacterial infections.