Tongue carcinomaC02.8

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

Carcinoma of the tongue; lingual carcinoma

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Spinocellular carcinoma of the tongue, developed after chronic inflammation, tight scars, leukoplakia or florid oral papillomatosis.

ManifestationThis section has been translated automatically.

Mostly smokers.

LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.

Especially the edge of the tongue.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Nodular or stringy hardening, painful ulceration. Early lymphogenic metastasis.

Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Syphilitic gumma.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Cooperation with the oral-maxillofacial surgeon. Microscopically controlled surgery.
Excision of the tumor in sano with histological edge control. Depending on tumor stage lymph node extirpation, radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy. S.a.u. carcinoma, spinocellular.

Progression/forecastThis section has been translated automatically.

Awkward.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer