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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]
Overview
Other diagnostic studies for tongue cancer include tumor biopsy and panendoscopy.
Other Diagnostic Studies
Tumor biopsy: A sample of the lesion may be obtained in the clinical setting or as part of the endoscopic evaluation of the tumor. Proper sampling is required in order to allow the pathologist to evaluate viable tumor cells. The vast majority of biopsy findings reflect the presence of squamous cell carcinoma. In fewer instances, minor salivary gland malignancies and sarcomas are discovered. Panendoscopy: The routine use of this procedure, which includes a bronchoscopy, esophagoscopy, and laryngoscopy, has been the subject of much controversy. [4] It allows for the complete evaluation of the upper aerodigestive tract and helps rule out the presence of a metachronous tumor. The mucous membranes of the upper aerodigestive tract are carefully evaluated, and biopsy samples of any abnormal-looking areas are taken for assessment. An intermediate view is obtained by performing a tumor-specific endoscopy, whereby the anesthetized patient in a relaxed state can have the oral cavity examined with less difficulty. After completing the evaluation, the tumor is staged.