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Hi mom goy patch on her tongue

2017-08-28 12:39:57
M mom got black patch on tongue on left side and she daily consume tabacco. I worry if it is a symptons of cancer. I dnt understand whome should we see. I stay at katraj. Please help
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It could be a premalignant condition called melanoplakia. Premalignant means potential to cause cancer. Better to get a biopsy done and based on the results to plan further treatment. Also, in the meanwhile, she needs to totally stop tobacco use

Answered2017-08-28 13:02:35

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Consult Ent surgeon first... better put image also

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