Tongue carcinoma C02.8
Synonym(s)
Carcinoma of the tongue; lingual carcinoma
Definition
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Spinocellular carcinoma of the tongue, developed after chronic inflammation, tight scars, leukoplakia or florid oral papillomatosis.
Manifestation
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Mostly smokers.
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Localization
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Especially the edge of the tongue.
Clinic
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Nodular or stringy hardening, painful ulceration. Early lymphogenic metastasis.
Differential diagnosis
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Syphilitic gumma.
Therapy
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- 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/forecast
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Awkward.
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Incoming links (4)
Glossitis interstitialis profunda; Glossitis rhombica mediana; Lingual carcinoma; Macroglossia;Outgoing links (6)
Excision; Gumma; Leukoplakia oral (overview); Microscopically controlled surgery; Papillomatosis floride oral; Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin;Disclaimer
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