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Could White Patches Under Tongue With Negative Biopsy Indicate Cancer?

I have white patches under my tongue . I saw an E.N.T he took a biosy and it was negative. Will this turn into cancer. He told me that he didn't want to remove it because it will leave too much scare tissue











will this eventualy turn to cancer
Tue, 8 Apr 2014
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hello thanks for consulting at hcm..it could be leukoplakia,, did u have the habit of smoking and what is ur age??either ways plz consult a oral surgeon specialist for a check up and treatment asap.hope it helps,tc
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Could White Patches Under Tongue With Negative Biopsy Indicate Cancer?

hello thanks for consulting at hcm..it could be leukoplakia,, did u have the habit of smoking and what is ur age??either ways plz consult a oral surgeon specialist for a check up and treatment asap.hope it helps,tc