Tumors of the Oral Cavity
Posted on June 02nd, 2009 in Oral Pathology
The tumors of the oral cavity are classified into types based on their origin, the Tumors are classified into 4 types like:
1. Tumors of Epithelial origin.
2. Tumors of Connective tissue origin.
3. Tumors of Muscle Tissue Origin.
4.Tumors of Nerve Tissue Origin.
These Types are again divided into 3 types each based on the stage of the Tumor:
1. Tumors of Epithelial origin:
- Benign Tumors of Epithelial origin.
- Pre malignant Lesions/Conditions of Epithelial origin.
- Malignant Tumors of Epithelial origin.
2. Tumors of Connective Tissue origin.
- Benign Tumors of Connective tissue origin.
- Malignant Tumors of Connective Tissue origin.
3. Tumors of Muscle Tissue Origin.
- Benign tumors of Muscle tissue origin.
- Malignant tumors of Muscle tissue origin.
4. Tumors of Nerve Tissue Origin.
- Benign Tumors of Nerve tissue origin.
- Malignant tumors or Nerve tissue origin.