Carcinoma of the tongue in an adolescent: a case report and review of the literature.
A case of carcinoma of the tongue in a 19-year-old woman is presented, together with a review of the relevant literature. Early diagnosis is essential in such patients, as the prognosis is poorer than for older patients who have similar lesions.
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D000328:Adult; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000473:pathology; D014062:Tongue Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*