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NEET 2022-23 Exam Dates Declared by NBE for NEET-MDS UG and PG

National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences have declared the dates for NEET MDS, NEET PG & other exams. Candidates can check the exam dates below.

  1. NEET-MDS 2023: January 8, 2023
  2. DNB/DrNB Final Practical Examination – June 2022: October/November 2022
  3. Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) December 2022, Foreign Dental Screening Test (FDST) 2022: December 4, 2022
  4. Formative Assessment Test (FAT) 2022: December 10, 2022
  5. DNB/DrNB Final Theory Examination – December 2022: December 21, 22, 23 and 24, 2022
  6. Fellowship Entrance Test (FET) 2022: January 20, 2023
  7. FNB Exit Examination 2022: February/March 2023
  8. DNB/DrNB Final Practical Examination – December 2022: Feb/March/April 2023
  9. NEET-PG 2023: March 5, 2023

Distribution of subject wise questions in NEET MDS examination.

The candidates are being advised to check the details and the updated information at the NBE website - https://natboard.edu.in/ as the dates mentioned are tentative and subject to approval and confirmation.






Oral Cancer

Oral cancer is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Early presentations of oral cancer are usually asymptomatic, whereas late presentations include pain, discomfort, reduced mobility of the tongue, increased mobility of the teeth or an inability to wear dentures. Oral cancer varies in appearance and can mimic many other oral mucosal diseases.

Squamous cell carcinoma of the left anterior ventral surface of the tongue
Squamous cell carcinoma of the left mandibular alveolus

Oral cancer can mimic many other oral mucosal diseases, so early specialist referral is required for investigation and biopsy of any suspicious lesion. 

Any suspicious lesion needs early specialist referral for investigation and biopsy.

Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common oral malignancy, which arises from the epithelium of the oral cavity. Oral squamous cell carcinoma can affect any part of the oral mucosa; however, it most commonly occurs on the lateral surfaces of the tongue, the floor of the mouth or the gingivae. 


Risk factors for oral squamous cell carcinoma  

  1. advanced age 
  2. male gender 
  3. smoking or tobacco use 
  4. alcohol use 
  5. infection by oncogenic viruses (eg human papillomavirus) 
  6. personal or family history of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck 
  7. history of cancer therapy 
  8. prolonged immunosuppression 
  9. areca nut (betel quid) chewing. 
  10. Genetic susceptibility, environment, occupation and diet may also contribute to the development of oral squamous cell carcinoma. 

Cancers originating from the salivary glands and supporting nonepithelial tissues are less common than squamous cell carcinoma. Metastatic cancers to the oral soft tissues and jawbones commonly originate from primary malignancies in the breast, prostate, kidneys or lungs. Leukaemia and lymphoma may also present in the oral cavity. 

 

The treating specialist should perform the biopsy of an oral mucosal lesion. In rural or remote areas where a delay in specialist review is expected, seek expert advice on biopsy technique. A punch biopsy is not appropriate.




 

References:

  1. Therapeutic guidelines (Oral & Dental) 2019