An old man who is edentulous, presents with squamous cell carcinoma in buccal mucosa that has developed and infiltrated to the alveolus. Following is not indicated in treatment:

A. Radiotherapy

B. Segment mandibulectomy

C. Marginal mandibulectomy involving removal of outer table only

D. Marginal mandibulectomy involving removal of upper half of mandible

Correct Answer: Radiotherapy

Description: Radiotherapy is absolutely contraindicated in carcinoma mandible because it can lead to osteoradionecrosis of mandible.

Category: ENT

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