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Is Spongy Tongue And Papillary Lesion Signs Of Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
my doctor found an unchanged posterior tongue spongy raised papillary lesion after 6 weeks. risks are hpv smoking alcohol. he suggests removal in 3 months. he is an ent surgeon. age 62. Does he seem concerned re squamous cell ca if waiting 3 months to operate?
Thu, 30 Apr 2015
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You may have simple keratosis, papilloma or squamous cell carcinoma. You should go for punch biopsy of tongue. It will give you exact diagnosis.
Then you should take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You may have simple keratosis, papilloma or squamous cell carcinoma. You should go for punch biopsy of tongue. It will give you exact diagnosis.
Then you should take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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