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Treatment Options for Small Tumors of the Retromolar Trigone

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 I Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer

Treatment options for stage I small tumors of the retromolar trigone include:

Limited resection of the mandible is performed for early lesions without detectable bone invasion.

Radiation therapy may be used initially if limited resection is not feasible, with surgery reserved for radiation failure.

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