Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Tongue in Female: A Changing Trend

Abstract

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the stratified squamous epithelium in the oral cavity. Tongue carcinoma embodies 22–49% of all oral cancer
diagnosed. The lateral border of the tongue is the site most generally encountered and is metastasizes ipsilaterally but SCC of lip or body of
the tongue may display bilateral metastases. The most common cause of SCC of the tongue is the chewing habit of tobacco. SCC of the tongue
is chiefly a disease of males but the relative incidence in females is rising apparently as their adopting many of the noxious habits of males (a
ratio of male:female is 2:1). This article presents a case report of carcinoma of the tongue in a young adult managed by partial glossectomy
followed by supra-omohyoid neck dissection.
Keywords: Metastases, Partial glossectomy, Squamous cell carcinoma, Supra-omohyoid dissectioning, Tongue.
Journal of Dental Sciences and Oral Rehabilitation (2019): 10.5005/jp-journals-10086-1211