Tongue cancer
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Simrat Sarai, M.D. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Cancer of the tongue; Carcinoma of the tongue; SCC of the tongue; Tongue SCC
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Tongue cancer from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Staging | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Diagnosis
Physical Examination
Shown below are images of tongue cancer to assist in the identification of the disease.
Acknowledgements:
Images of tongue cancer from Bechara Y. Ghorayeb, MD.