Carcinoma of lip____________?
Correct answer: D. occurs mostly in the lower lip
- A. occurs mostly is female
- B. metastases easily
- C. is mostly basal cell type
- D. occurs mostly in the lower lip
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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