The Differences Between Benign And Malignant Tumors

The Differences Between Benign And Malignant Tumors

“What Is The Difference Between Benign And Malignant Tumors”

Question.2. Describe the clinical features and treatment of anterior 2/3 of tongue.

Answer.

Clinical Features

• Painless ulcer or swelling on the tongue which later on may become painful.
  Pain is present in the tongue due to infection or ulceration or due to involvement of lingual nerve.
• Salivation is excessive and is often blood stained.
• Visible ulcer can be seen on anterior two-third of tongue.
  Ulcer can bleed on touch; edge, base and surrounding areas are indurated.
  Often indurated area is more extensive than primary tumor.
  Edges are everted.
  Ulcer may cross the midline and extend to the flor or mouth/alveolus/mandible.

“Symptoms Of Benign And Malignant Tumors”

• Fetor oris is due to infected necrotic growth.
• Ankyloglossia restricted mobility of the tongue. It is due to infitration of the mouth or mandible.
• Disarticulation—diffilty in talking is due to disability of the tongue to move freely.
• Presence of palpable lymph nodes in the neck which are hard, nodular and get fied to underlying tissues in advanced stages.