Carcinoma of the oral tongue
Krupala, J.L.; Gianoli, G.J.
Journal of the Louisiana State Medical Society Official Organ of the Louisiana State Medical Society 145(10): 421
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0024-6921 PMID: 8263369 Document Number: 409629
Carcinoma of the oral tongue is the second most common malignancy of the oral cavity. Major risk factors include tobacco and alcohol usage. Early diagnosis is the cornerstone of successful management. Comprehensive evaluation and treatment modalities are reviewed. For early lesions, surgery or radiation therapy may be employed with equal efficacy. For advanced lesions, combination radiotherapy and surgery are advocated. Chemotherapy is still experimental, but continues to undergo multicenter investigations for treatment of oral tongue carcinoma.