Abstract

SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA OF TONGUE - CASE REPORT

Author(s): A.L Mahalakshmi

Background: The case report presented strongly suggests that an individual's health can be significantly impacted by poor nutritional status and lifestyle habits, such as chewing tobacco. The report details the case of a 45-year-old woman who was referred to the oncology department due to an oral ulcer. An MRI revealed the specific location of lesions on different parts of the tongue. The report highlights the connection between oral ulcers, tobacco use, and the development of oral and tongue cancer.
Conclusion: The report documents a case of squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue associated with tobacco chewing