10 Bumps On Back Of Tongue FAQs
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Are Tongue Bumps Cancerous?
Bumps on the tongue are not typically problematic, but in some cases, they may be a sign of cancer. Cancerous bumps usually appear on the sides of the tongue, rather than the top. A physician may take a biopsy to determine if they are cancerous.
A common type of tongue cancer is squamous cell carcinoma, a skin cancer. Management may include MOHS surgery, which is the top choice for skin cancer and usually removes all the cancerous cells.1‘Mohs Surgery.’ The Skin Cancer Foundation, 17 Sept. 2020, www.skincancer.org/treatment-resources/mohs-surgery
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