Australian Journal of General Practice
MDSc (Melb), FDSRCPS (Glas) FRACDS (OMS), Director, Head and Neck Tumour Stream, Lead in H&N Research and Education, Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Vic; Honorary Clinical Professor, The University of Melbourne, Vic
The most commonly encountered mucosal surface lesions are those of an epithelial break (ulcer) or an alteration in thickness, texture or colour (white, red or pigmented lesion).
The most commonly encountered swellings in the oral cavity are either submucosal in nature, or involve swelling of the underlying jaw (maxilla or mandible).