Tag: cancer of tongue
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Leukoplakia-White Patch Tongue Removed by Co2 Laser
Leukoplakia is a potentially malignant lesion in the oral mucosa. Smoking and betel quid chewing are associated with increased risk of leukoplakia in this part of the world.Here an young man undergoes laser removal of the white patch on the lateral border of tongue, after taking a biopsy. For more videos and details, go to…
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Tongue Cancer:Posterior one third:Coffin Corner
For more videos and details, go to http://drpaulose.com The most common sites of tongue cancer is the lateral margin of the tongue and the sump area or “coffin corner” at the posterior tongue/retromolar area is a common site for cancer but may be missed by cursory inspection.Careful examination including endoscopy and biopsy must be done…

