A 50-year-old male smoker presents with a non-healing ulcer on the lateral border of the tongue for 6 weeks. He drinks heavily and has lost 4 kg. Acco...

Question

A 50-year-old male smoker presents with a non-healing ulcer on the lateral border of the tongue for 6 weeks. He drinks heavily and has lost 4 kg. According to Australian cancer referral guidelines, what is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Urgent referral to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon or ENT specialist for biopsy within 2 weeks

Answer

Reassure and review in 3 months

Answer

Start topical corticosteroids and review

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Prescribe antibiotics and mouthwash

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Arrange routine dental review in 12 months

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Oral squamous cell carcinoma suspicion

A 50-year-old male smoker presents with a non-healing ulcer on the lateral border of the tongue for 6 weeks. He drinks heavily and has lost 4 kg. According to Australian cancer referral guidelines, what is the most appropriate next step?