Mark Scott Van Tassell MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Lindell R. Gentry MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Deborah L. Reede MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Wendy R. K. Smoker MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1. Review normal anatomy of the oral cavity. 2. Learn the AJCC criteria for staging of OCCa. 3. Gain an understanding of how to assess extent of lesions in the various oral cavity subsites.

Following a brief review of pertinent normal oral cavity anatomy and review of AJCC TNM criteria, we present multiple cases in quiz format of oral cavity carcinoma in each of the top five subsites on CT/MR, (1- lower lip; 2- oral tongue; 3- floor of mouth; 4- gingiva/retromolar trigone; and 5- hard palate.) We employ a computer-interactive checklist approach for systematic evaluation of tumors in the various sub sites and lead the reader through a step-by-step analysis of each tumor. This permits the reviewer to optimize his/her imaging reports by inclusion of both pertinent positive and negative findings, thus providing accurate information for appropriate clinical staging.

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Van Tassell, M, Gentry, L, Reede, D, Smoker, W, Evaluation of Oral Cavity Carcinomas: A Case-based, Computer-Interactive Tutorial.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14002721.html