How to tell if you have gum cancer

Gingival cancer belongs to malignant tumor of epithelial origin in the gingival area, which may be accompanied by loose teeth, painful and bleeding gums, gum mass, etc. Specific diagnosis requires clinical examination, imaging examination and pathological biopsy.
1. Clinical examination: Gingival mass can be found in the gingival area, the lesion is tough, with ulceration, bleeding, and accompanied by tooth loosening.
2. Imaging examination: through x-ray, ct examination to determine the surrounding bone damage, MRI examination to determine the specific signal of the mass, whether there is diffusion restriction.
3. Pathological biopsy: It is the gold standard for diagnosing lesions, and the specific cellular condition is determined by taking out the tissue for pathology.
After the diagnosis is confirmed, further standardized treatment is required under the guidance of the doctor.