Question 264 · LDEK · Malignant tumors
Metastases in case of a lip cancer:
- A. occur early and localize themselves in submental and submandibular lymph nodes.
- B. occur late and localize themselves in submental and submandibular lymph nodes.
- C. occur early and localize themselves in submental and deep cervical lymph nodes.
- D. occur late and localize themselves in submental and deep cervical lymph nodes.
- E. localize themselves in submandibular and deep cervical lymph nodes.
Hint
Lip cancer is usually well differentiated with a good prognosis; recall the first-echelon nodes draining the lower lip.
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