Signs and Symptoms
Skin lesion, lump, or ulcer that do not resolve in 14 days located:
- On the tongue, lip, or other mouth areas
- Usually small
- Most often pale colored, be dark or discolored
- Early sign may be a white patch (leukoplakia) or a red patch (erythroplakia) on the soft tissues of the mouth
- Usually painless initially
- May develop a burning sensation or pain when the tumor is advanced
- Behind the wisdom tooth
- Even behind the ear
Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:
- Tongue problems
- Swallowing difficulty
- Mouth sores
- Pain and paraesthesia are late symptoms.
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