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Definition

A posterior tongue carcinoma is a cancerous growth (tumor) located on the back (posterior) part of the tongue.

See: Oral cancer

Alternative Names

Tongue cancer - posterior

References

Posner M. Head and neck cancer. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 200.

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