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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Simrat Sarai, M.D. [2]
Overview
Common physical examination findings of oral cancer include a lump or thickening in the oral soft tissues, soreness, difficulty chewing or swallowing, ear pain, difficulty moving the jaw or tongue, hoarseness, numbness of the tongue or swelling of the jaw that causes dentures to fit poorly.
Physical Examination
Possible signs and symptoms of oral cancer that your patients may report include:
- a lump or thickening in the oral soft tissues,
- soreness
- difficulty chewing or swallowing
- ear pain
- difficulty moving the jaw or tongue
- hoarseness
- numbness of the tongue or other areas of the mouth,
- swelling of the jaw that causes dentures to fit poorly or become uncomfortable
Appearance of the Patient
The general appearance of the patient is ill appearing, cachectic.
Ears
- Ear pain may be present
Throat
- Soreness of the throat may be present
Oral Cavity
- Difficulty in moving tongue may be present
- Numbness of the tongue may be present
- Swelling of the jaw may be present