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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 II Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer
Treatment options for stage II small tumors of the retromolar trigone include:
Limited resection of the mandible is performed to treat patients with early lesions that are without detectable bone invasion.
Radiation therapy may be used initially if limited resection is not feasible.
Surgery is reserved for radiation failure.
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