Jaw tumors and cysts are relatively rare growth or lesions that develop in the jawbone or soft tissues in the mouth and face. Jaw tumors and cysts, sometimes called odontogenic tumors and cysts, can vary widely in size and severity. These growths are usually cancer-free (benign), but they can be aggressive and invade surrounding bone and tissue and displace teeth.
Treatment options for jaw tumors and cysts vary depending on the type of lesion you have, the stage of growth of the lesion, and your symptoms. Your treatment team also takes into account your treatment goals and personal preferences when making a treatment recommendation.
Treatment of jaw tumors and cysts usually involves surgical care. In some cases, treatment may be medical treatment or a combination of surgery and medical treatment.
During surgery, your doctor removes your jaw tumor or cyst, which involves removing nearby teeth, tissue and the jawbone, and sends it to the lab for examination. A pathologist examines the removed tissue and makes a diagnosis during the procedure, so that the surgeon can act immediately on this information.
Tongue cancer is a type of oral cancer or oral cancer that usually develops in flat cells on the surface of the tongue. It can cause tumors or lesions. The most obvious symptoms of tongue cancer are a tongue that does not heal and is painful.
Cancer can develop in two different parts of the tongue. The cancer of the tongue develops in front of the tongue, while the cancer behind the tongue is known as oropharyngeal cancer.
Common language cancer symptoms
The symptoms of tongue cancer are very similar to those of other types of oral cancer. These signs are often confused with a cold or a persistent pain in the mouth that will not go away. Other language cancer symptoms may include:
- Persistent tongue and / or jaw pain
- A lump or thickening inside the mouth
- A white or red patch on the mouth gums, tongue, tonsils or lining
- Sore throat or a constant feeling that something is caught in the throat
- Difficulty swallowing or chewing
- Difficulty moving the jaw or tongue
