TNM Classification of Lip and Oral Cavity Carcinomas

  • J. J. Pindborg
  • P. A. Reichart
  • C. J. Smith
  • I. van der Waal
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Part of the World Health Organization book series (HISTOLOG.CLASS)

Abstract

The classification applies only to carcinomas of the vermilion surfaces of the lips and of the oral cavity, including those of minor salivary glands. There should be histological confirmation of the disease.The following are the procedures for assessment of the T,N and M categories:

  • T categories Physical examination and imaging

  • N categories Physical examination and imaging

  • M categories Physical examination and imaging

Keywords

Regional Lymph Node Oral Cavity Minor Salivary Gland Retropharyngeal Node Vermilion Border 
These keywords were added by machine and not by the authors. This process is experimental and the keywords may be updated as the learning algorithm improves.
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© Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 1997

Authors and Affiliations

  • J. J. Pindborg
    • 1
  • P. A. Reichart
    • 2
  • C. J. Smith
    • 3
  • I. van der Waal
    • 4
  1. 1.Department of PathologyUniversity of CopenhagenDenmark
  2. 2.Department of Oral Surgery and Oral RadiologyHumboldt University of Berlin, Medical FacultyCharité, BerlinGermany
  3. 3.Department of Oral PatholgyUniversity of SheffieldEngland
  4. 4.Department of Oral Surgery and Oral PathologyAcademic Hospital, Free University/ACTAAmsterdamThe Netherlands

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