Squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue

Squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue is the most common cancer of the oral cavity. Approximately half of oral squamous cell carcinomas are located in the tongue. Early diagnosis and treatment of oral squamous cell carcinoma reduces micro metastatic spread, treatment-related morbidity, and mortality. Nowadays, oral squamous cell carcinomas are still diagnosed lately and many factors play a role in this delay.