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Carcinoma of the lip is characterized by the following except that -

90% of the lip cancers occur on the lower lip

The most common site of origin is the vermillion border

2 cm X 2 cm cell carcinomas can be treated by V shaped excision and primary closure

Since lymph noded metastases are common after a radical dissection of neck is mandatory

High-Yield Explanation

Lymph node metastases in lip cancer is not common. Seen in less than 10% cases. Most common site of lip cancer is lower lip (88 to 98%) > upper lip (2 to 7%) > oral commissure (1%). Most common cancer is squamous cell carcinoma. Most common cancer for upper lip is Basal cell carcinoma.

Carcinoma of the lip is characterized by the following except that -

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