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what is buccal mucosa?

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Answered by shashank8812
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What is buccal mucosa cancer?

Background. Carcinoma of the buccal mucosa is relatively uncommon in North America, compared with other oral cavity cancers such as carcinomas of the tongue or floor of the mouth. Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common pathology and more prevalent in those who use tobacco and alcohol

Answered by pandeytony680
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Buccal mucosa is the lining of the cheeks and the back of the lips, inside where they touch the teeth. ... Development of cancer cells or tumour in this area leads to carcinoma buccal mucosa, which is a type of oral cancer. It generally starts in the squamous cells that are thin and flat, and line the lips and the mouth.

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