Carcinoma of lip____________?

Correct answer: C. occurs mostly in the lower lip

  • A. occurs mostly is female
  • B. metastases easily
  • C. occurs mostly in the lower lip
  • D. is mostly basal cell type

Explanation

Most lip carcinomas arise on the sun-exposed lower lip, where chronic ultraviolet exposure is important. Lower-lip tumours are usually squamous cell carcinomas and tend to metastasise less readily than comparable upper-lip lesions.

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