Suspected maxillofacial cancer

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Definition/Description

Suspected maxillofacial cancer

Red Flag Symptoms

  • Unexplained ulceration in the oral cavity OR vermillion of lip for >3 weeks
  • Unexplained swelling/lump in oral cavity or vermillion of lip
  • Red or red and white patches of oral mucosa
  • Unexplained and persistent lump/mass in neck (not thyroid)

Guidelines on Management

Risk Factors:

  • Smoking
  • Tobacco Use
  • Heavy Alcohol Intake

Referral Criteria/Information

Suspected maxillofacial cancer referral form

 

Please also see flowchart below

Associated Policies

There are no associated policies.

Specialties

Urgent Suspected Cancer North Yorkshire

Places covered by

  • North Yorkshire

Hospital Trusts

  • Harrogate and District