Squamous Cell Carcinomas on the Vermilion Border of the Lips

question 114

Multiple Choice

Squamous cell carcinomas on the vermilion border of the lips and skin of the face are

• A) associated with lack of exposure to the sun and vitamin D deficiency.
• B) more common in individuals with dark skin.
• C) associated with a poorer prognosis than that for squamous cell carcinoma of the oral mucosa.
• D) associated with color changes of the vermilion border from dark pink and uniform to mottled grayish pink.

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