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Treatment Options for Small Lesions of the Lower Gingiva
Source: Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: May 14, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment of Stage II Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer
Treatment options for stage II small lesions of the lower gingiva include:
Intraoral resection with or without a rim resection of bone and repair with a split-thickness skin graft are used to treat patients with small lesions.
Radiation therapy may be used to treat patients with small lesions, but results are generally better after surgery alone.
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