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Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinoma
A squamous cell carcinoma that arises from the tongue. It usually presents as a painful ulcerated or nodular lesion. The size of the tumor and the status of the lymph nodes are the most important factors that determine prognosis. (NCI Thesaurus)
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