Tongue squamous cell carcinoma
Tongue squamous cell carcinoma
Definition
A squamous cell carcinoma that arises from the tongue. It usually presents as a painful ulcerated or nodular lesion. The size of the tumor and the status of the lymph nodes are the most important factors that determine prognosis.
Also known as scc of the tongue, scc of tongue, squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue, squamous cell carcinoma of tongue, tongue scc, tongue squamous cell carcinoma — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Tongue | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Tongue | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |