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These images are part of the 2013 publication from the NIH "Detecting Oral Cancer: A Guide for Health Care Professionals". Available on the 15/7/14 at http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/oralhealth/topics/oralcancer/detectingoralcancer.htm

BUCCAL MUCOSA: (Figures 5 and 6) Retract the buccal mucosa. Examine first the right then the left buccal mucosa extending from the labial commissure and back to the anterior tonsillar pillar. Note any change in pigmentation, color, texture, mobility, and other abnormalities of the mucosa, making sure that the commissures are examined carefully and are not covered by the retractors during the retraction of the cheek.
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Source http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/oralhealth/topics/oralcancer/detectingoralcancer.htm
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