True about tongue cancer:
Ans. (c) MC site is on Lateral marginRef. Bailey & Love 26th ed. 713-14TONGUE CANCER* MC site is middle of lateral border or ventral aspect of the tongue.* MC histological type is squamous cell carcinoma.* MC complaint: Mid-irritation of tongue.* MC associated risk factors are tobacco and alcohol.* MC variety is ulcerative.* ONLY 30% patients present with cervical node metastasis.* The intrinsic tongue musculature provides little restriction to tumour growth, thus it may enlarge considerably before producing symptoms.* Presents as painless mass or ulcer that fails to heal after minor trauma.
Most common type is adenocarcinoma
Cervical lymph node metastasis is universally present
MC site is on Lateral margin
Slurring of speech is a common complaint
Oral Cavity