📋Overview
This condition is typically categorized as a type of oral squamous cell carcinoma, which begins in the thin, flat cells lining the tongue's surface. It can occur in two distinct areas: the oral tongue, which comprises the front two-thirds that can be seen and moved, or the base of the tongue, which is the back third located in the throat.
Malignant growths in these regions are often identified by changes in the appearance or texture of the tongue tissue. While the specific location of the tumor influences its clinical classification, both types are considered forms of head and neck cancer.
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