Oral Cancer and Tumors of the Jaws

Abstract

By George S. Sharp, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.R. (Ther.), Professor of Pathology, School of Dentistry, Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Director, Pasadena Tumor Institute; Weldon K. Bullock, M.D., M.Sc. (Path.), Associate Clinical Professor of Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Surgical Pathologist, Los Angeles County Hospital; and John W. Hazlet, D.D.S., Lecturer, Oral Tumor Pathology, School of Dentistry, University of Southern California. A volume of 562 pages, with numerous illustrations, including roentgenograms. Published by McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., New York, 1956. Price $15.00. Though the authors of this work on oral cancer are pathologists, they have not sought to produce a text book on the pathology of cancer or a guide to its management, but rather “a syllabus for the oral diagnostician” to aid the general pracitioner and the dentist in arriving at a differential diagnosis of particular lesions by inspection and palpation prior to biopsy. The result is a valuable book, reflecting the wide experience of the writers and offering much to those who deal with lesions of the mouth and jaws in either their diagnostic or therapeutic aspects. It may well contribute to earlier diagnosis of lesions in this area. The text is presented in five parts, viz., (1) Introductory Principles for Neoplastic Diseases; (2) Benign and Malignant Tumors of the Oral Mucosa and Accessory Cavities; (3) Benign and Malignant Neoplasms of the Jaws; (4) Quasi-Tumors of the Jaws; (5) Cysts of the Jaws. In dealing with lesions in the various areas, the gross anatomy of the region is first described. The incidence and etiology are then taken up, together with a description of the histopathology, clinical characteristics, treatment methods, prognosis, and differential diagnosis. The text is unusually well illustrated with photographs and appropriate roentgenograms. A short bibliography is given at the end of each chapter.