In late 1917 I had a painful swelling at the soft palate, it soon receeded after I lit up a cigar. It is now 1923 and I have an ulcerous or leukoplastic growth on my jaw and palate. Just now, on April 7 1923 Felix Deutsch does not agree with epithelioma and talks about a “bad leukoplakia”. He seems distressed after having seen the ulcer. A rhinologist will perform the surgery. Based on the anamnesis so far, is this the right choice of action?
Dear Patient, Based on the information provided in your medical history, it appears that you have experienced two distinct episodes related to oral mucosal lesions. The first episode occurred in late 1917 when you noticed a painful swelling at the soft palate, which resolved after you resumed smoking cigars. This episode was initially attributed to […]