Medical MCQ-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:

Radiotherapy

Segment mandibulectomy

Marginal mandibulectomy involving removal of outer table only

Marginal mandibulectomy involving removal of upper half of mandible

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Correct Answer:

Radiotherapy

Description:

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

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