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MOUTH CANCER [7 records]

Record 1 2016-10-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
CONT

HPV can cause genital warts and cancer(cervical, anal, genital, mouth and throat).

CONT

Ordinarily, the papillomavirus produces a common wart, with abnormally proliferating epithelial cells that contain viral DNA [deoxyribonucleic acid] as plasmidlike entities.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
CONT

La famille des virus du papillome humain (VPH) compte plusieurs types de virus, dont plus de 40 sont transmissibles sexuellement.

OBS

Virus à ADN [acide désoxyribonucléique] de la famille des papillovirus, responsable de diverses lésions cutanées.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Microbiología y parasitología
CONT

El virus del papiloma humano (VPH) es la infección de transmisión sexual (ITS) más frecuente [...] El contagio de este virus se produce por contacto directo de piel o de mucosas y siempre por relaciones sexuales. [...] Sólo un pequeño porcentaje de los infectados por VPH presentan manifestaciones clínicas como la displasia, asociada al VPH de alto riesgo.

OBS

papilomavirus: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, explica que, de acuerdo con el Diccionario de términos médicos, de la Real Academia Nacional de Medicina, lo apropiado es escribir "papilomavirus" todo junto, mejor que "papiloma virus". Su plural es invariable: los "papilomavirus".

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Record 2 2014-12-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cytology
  • The Thyroid
CONT

Radioactive iodine(also called iodine-131, or I-131) is commonly used to treat thyroid cancer. It is given by mouth. The thyroid gland and the cancer cells absorb the radioactive iodine, which is toxic. It destroys the cancer cells and normal thyroid cells.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cytologie
  • Thyroïde
CONT

L’iode radioactif (aussi appelé iode-131 ou I-131) est fréquemment employé pour traiter le cancer de la thyroïde. On l’administre par la bouche. La glande thyroïde et les cellules cancéreuses absorbent l’iode radioactif, qui est toxique. Il détruit les cellules cancéreuses ainsi que les cellules thyroïdiennes normales.

Spanish

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Record 3 2011-11-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
364-62-5
CAS number
C14H22ClN3O2
formula, see observation
CONT

Metoclopramide is a prescription drug that is used to stop or reduce nausea or vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy. It can be given by injection, or taken by mouth. Metoclopramide may be used alone or with other antinausea medications.

OBS

Active ingredient sold under the name Reglan.

OBS

Chemical formula: C14H22ClN3O2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
364-62-5
CAS number
C14H22ClN3O2
formula, see observation
OBS

Principe actif commercialisé sous le nom de Reglan.

OBS

Formule chimique : C14H22ClN3O2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
364-62-5
CAS number
C14H22ClN3O2
formula, see observation
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Record 4 2011-08-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication
CONT

etoposide(Vepesid) : Approved drug(antineoplastic) for treatment of cancer of the testicles and small cell lung cancer. In studies for treatment of AIDS associated KS. May be useful for treating CNS lymphomas. It can be taken by mouth or injected into a vein.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments
DEF

Agent antinéoplasique présenté en ampoules et en capsules.

OBS

L'étoposide est un dérivé par synthèse de la podophyllotoxine.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medicamentos
DEF

Fármaco alcaloide antineoplásico.

OBS

[...] utilizado en el tratamiento de un amplio espectro de neoplasias: carcinoma de pulmón microcítico y no microcítico, tumor germinal del testículo, linfoma Hodgkin y no-Hodgkin y leucemia.

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Record 5 2006-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cancers and Oncology
  • Epidermis and Dermis
DEF

A scaly or plate-like malignant tumour of the skin that sometimes spreads (metastasizes) to other organs.

CONT

Squamous cell carcinoma is a cancer that originates in the squamous cells(keratinocytes). Squamous cells(keratinocytes) are the main structural cells of the epidermis. Squamous cell carcinoma usually develops on sun-exposed areas but may grow anywhere on the skin or in the mouth, where sun exposure is minimal. It may develop on normal skin but is more likely to develop in precancerous skin growths caused by previous sun exposure(actinic keratosis). Squamous cell carcinoma is characterized by its thick, scaly, irregular appearance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cancers et oncologie
  • Épiderme et derme
DEF

Tumeur maligne squameuse ou lamellaire de la peau, qui se propage parfois (métastase) à d'autres organes.

OBS

Épithélioma : Autrefois synonyme de carcinome, aujourd'hui abandonné. Carcinome squameux : OMS [Organisation mondiale de la Santé].

Key term(s)
  • épithelioma malpighien spino cellulaire
  • carcinome spino cellulaire

Spanish

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Record 6 2004-12-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cancers and Oncology
  • Vessels (Medicine)
  • The Skin
DEF

Tumors on the walls of blood vessels or in the lymphatic system that causes pink, purple or brown lesions on the skin.

OBS

It may also occur internally on the organs.

OBS

Because KS is a cancer, it is not considered a true opportunistic infection, that is, it is not caused by an infectious agent. It is the second most prevalent illness among people with AIDS.... While KS is most commonly manifested as lesions on the skin, it can occur in the nose, eyelids, mouth, rectum or anywhere internally, especially in the lymph nodes.

Key term(s)
  • Kaposi sarcoma

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cancers et oncologie
  • Vaisseaux (Médecine)
  • Appareil cutané
DEF

Tumeur constituée de vaisseaux sanguins dilatés provoquant des taches ou des nodules pourpres sur la peau.

OBS

Chez les immunodéprimés peuvent apparaître des localisations aux poumons et aux intestins. Un virus lui serait associé, le KSHV que l'on appellera sans doute l'Herpès Virus Humain 8 (HHV-8).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tipos de cáncer y oncología
  • Redes vasculares (Medicina)
  • Piel
DEF

Cáncer causado por el virus herpes 8 en forma de lesiones rojas violáceas que no causan dolor y que al parecer se reproducen como consecuencia de una sustancia angioproliferativa.

CONT

El sarcoma de Kaposi puede reaparecer, a pesar de que parezca controlado y en los casos de sida puede extenderse por metástasis a órganos internos, en especial a los intestinos, ganglios linfáticos y pulmones.

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Record 7 2004-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cancers and Oncology
  • The Mouth
DEF

A tumor which affects the lips, mouth and pharynx.

OBS

It goes with changes in oral tissues, sensations of burning or numbness, difficulties in swallowing or speaking.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cancers et oncologie
  • Cavité buccale
DEF

Tumeur pouvant affecter les lèvres, la bouche et le pharynx.

OBS

Il se caractérise par une modification des tissus de la bouche, des sensations de brûlure ou d'engourdissement, des difficultés pour avaler ou parler.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tipos de cáncer y oncología
  • Boca
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