학술논문
Actinic cheilitis: guidance on monitoring and management in primary care.
Document Type
Article
Author
Shah, Preena; Feng, Qingmei; Carey, Barbara; Diniz-Freitas, Marcio; Limeres, Jacobo; Monteiro, Luis; Silva, Luis; Fricain, Jean-Cristophe; Catros, Sylvain; Fenelon, Mathilde; Lombardi, Niccolò; Pispero, Alberto; Lodi, Giovanni; Brailo, Vlaho; Vidovi Juras, Danica; López-López, José; Albuquerque, Rui
Source
Subject
*CHEILITIS
*DENTISTS
*PRIMARY care
*SQUAMOUS cell carcinoma
*RADIATION damage
*ULTRAVIOLET radiation
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Language
ISSN
2608-1326
Abstract
Actinic cheilitis is an oral potentially malignant disorder caused by UV radiation leading to damage to epithelial keratinocytes of the lips. It predominantly affects the vermillion border of the lower lip. Due to its association with chronic UV exposure, associated risk factors include geographic areas, outdoor occupations, and skin subtypes. A high proportion of lip squamous cell carcinomas arise from actinic cheilitis lesions, with histological examination usually showing a degree of dysplasia. This paper aims to review the existing literature regarding the clinical picture of actinic cheilitis, its prevalence, differential diagnoses, and consensus on management, for the education of the general dental practitioner in identifying and surveillance of this lesion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]