The radical neck resection removes a large amount of tissue on the same side as the lesion. Which statement(s) about the tissue removed is/are correct? (Select all that apply.)
a. The tissue includes all muscle, lymph nodes, and soft tissue from the lower edge of the mandible to the top of the clavicle.
b. The tissue includes all muscle, lymph nodes, and soft tissue from the top of the trapezius to the midline.
c. The tissue includes all muscle, lymph nodes, and soft tissue from the lower edge of the eye socket to the bottom of the maxilla, including the zygomatic arch.
d. The tissue includes part of the tongue and parotid salivary glands.
e. The tissue includes all lower lip to midline.
A, B, C
The tissue includes: all muscle, lymph nodes, and soft tissue from the lower edge of the mandible to the top of the clavicle; all muscle, lymph nodes, and soft tissue from the top of the trapezius to the midline; and all muscle, lymph nodes, and soft tissue from the lower edge of the eye socket to the bottom of the maxilla, including the zygomatic arch. The radical neck resection does not ordinarily include the tongue, parotid salivary glands, or lip.
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