Abstract
POM, when it occurs, is most common in the palate and the maxillary gingiva. It has a poor prognosis. Surgical excision is the treatment of choice while radiotherapy and chemotherapy are adjunctive. This report documents an unusual case of POM and reviews field cancerization in POM.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 16-17 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | SADJ : journal of the South African Dental Association = tydskrif van die Suid-Afrikaanse Tandheelkundige Vereniging |
Volume | 63 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2008 |