Dentistry, College of
Document Type
Article
Date of this Version
11-1985
Citation
Dental Hygiene (November 1985) 59(11): 504-506.
Abstract
This article reviews a solitary, well-defined tumor of the floor of the mouth. The tumor presented as a raised, elevated, sessile mass that was freely movable and soft to. the touch. The case illustrates the importance of performing a thorough head and neck examination, and formulating a differential diagnosis if any abnormality is detected. The clinical features, histopathology and responsibility of the dental hygienist in performing a thorough head and neck examination is reviewed.
Comments
Copyright 1985, American Dental Hygienists' Association. Used by permission.