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What Are The Symptoms And Treatment For Tongue Cancer?
i am 12 years old and i was freaking o8ut about the circumvallate papilliae!i can stick my finger in the back of my throught, and i can fell them! please help me understand this..........i thought i had toungue cancer at first,but i am a hiporconriact!!!
Mon, 18 Aug 2014
Circumvallate papillae are normally enlarged and can be felt if you put your finger quite towards the back of tongue. Tongue cancer causes an ulcer or swelling/ growth on tongue which may or may not be painful. It can be felt as an ulcer, usually with a hard base and is not symmetric in shape or soft like a papilla.
The treatment depends on the site and includes Surgery/ Radiation or both.
The treatment depends on the site and includes Surgery/ Radiation or both.
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