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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat And White Spots On Back Of Mouth
Question: Hi I have had a sore throat for a while & then white spots on the back of my mouth. Today I have seen a black spot very small on the side of my cheek. Inside my mouth. I'm worried this could be mouth cancer
Brief Answer:
Oral biopsy
Detailed Answer:
Hi
XXXXX
Mouth cancer generally presents with the development of velvety white, red, or speckled (white and red) patches in the mouth.
I would recommend an oral brush biopsy to see tissue in your mouth that looks suspicious. This test is painless and involves taking a small sample of the tissue and analyzing it for abnormal cells. Alternatively, if the tissue looks more suspicious, your dentist may recommend a scalpel biopsy. This procedure usually requires local anesthesia and may be performed by your dentist or a specialist. These tests are necessary to detect mouth cancer early, before it has had a chance to progress and spread.
I hope i have answered your query
Regards
DR DE
Oral biopsy
Detailed Answer:
Hi
XXXXX
Mouth cancer generally presents with the development of velvety white, red, or speckled (white and red) patches in the mouth.
I would recommend an oral brush biopsy to see tissue in your mouth that looks suspicious. This test is painless and involves taking a small sample of the tissue and analyzing it for abnormal cells. Alternatively, if the tissue looks more suspicious, your dentist may recommend a scalpel biopsy. This procedure usually requires local anesthesia and may be performed by your dentist or a specialist. These tests are necessary to detect mouth cancer early, before it has had a chance to progress and spread.
I hope i have answered your query
Regards
DR DE
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