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J Dearing

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Soft tissue neck lumps in rugby union players.

Dorsal neck masses are well recognised in front row rugby union players. Previously undescribed in the medical literature, they may present in the primary or secondary care setting when they become symptomatic. Often misdiagnosed as lipomata, they may in fact be fibrous and deeply connected, with the consequences of embarking on surgery subsequently underestimated. This paper describes an epidemiological study using the rugby union media and gives key points for healthcare professionals involved in the management of such masses.

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Oral cancer in young adults: report of three cases and review of the literature.

Oral cancer in young adults is fortunately uncommon in the UK. However, since it is so rare, when cases present they are often misdiagnosed and inappropriately treated leading to delay in definitive treatment. This may, in turn, lead to a poorer prognosis for these patients. It is debatable if oral cancer in younger adults carries an inherently poor prognosis and presents with more aggressive tumours. Three cases of oral cancer in young adults, aged under 30 years are presented and the literature reviewed with respect to oral cancer in this group of patients.

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