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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Common physical examination findings of tongue cancer include [[otalgia]], [[submandibular gland]] asymmetry, and | Common physical examination findings of tongue cancer include [[otalgia]], [[submandibular gland]] asymmetry, and cervical lymphadenopathy.]] | ||
==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
During the thorough physical examination the physician should check the roof and floor of your mouth, the back of your throat, the [[lymph nodes]] in your neck, the inside of the cheeks, the lips and the top, sides and underside of the tongue. Physician will be looking for red or white patches, lumps, swelling or any other unusual problems. A dental evaluation is also performed, with attention to dental hygiene, integrity of the mandible, and dentition status. | During the thorough physical examination the physician should check the roof and floor of your mouth, the back of your throat, the [[lymph nodes]] in your neck, the inside of the cheeks, the lips and the top, sides and underside of the tongue. Physician will be looking for red or white patches, lumps, swelling or any other unusual problems. A dental evaluation is also performed, with attention to dental hygiene, integrity of the mandible, and dentition status. | ||
===HEENT=== | ===HEENT=== | ||
*During a complete HEENT examination, specific attention is directed at the size and site of the [[lesion]] and infiltrating characteristics of the lesions. The physician should also perform a thorough bimanual examination of the tumor, the [[submandibular]] triangles, and the surrounding floor of mouth. | *During a complete HEENT examination, specific attention is directed at the size and site of the [[lesion]] and infiltrating characteristics of the lesions. The physician should also perform a thorough bimanual examination of the tumor, the [[submandibular]] triangles, and the surrounding [[floor of mouth]]. | ||
*[[Otalgia]] | *[[Otalgia]] | ||
===Neck=== | ===Neck=== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Simrat Sarai, M.D. [2]
Overview
Common physical examination findings of tongue cancer include otalgia, submandibular gland asymmetry, and cervical lymphadenopathy.]]
Physical Examination
During the thorough physical examination the physician should check the roof and floor of your mouth, the back of your throat, the lymph nodes in your neck, the inside of the cheeks, the lips and the top, sides and underside of the tongue. Physician will be looking for red or white patches, lumps, swelling or any other unusual problems. A dental evaluation is also performed, with attention to dental hygiene, integrity of the mandible, and dentition status.
HEENT
- During a complete HEENT examination, specific attention is directed at the size and site of the lesion and infiltrating characteristics of the lesions. The physician should also perform a thorough bimanual examination of the tumor, the submandibular triangles, and the surrounding floor of mouth.
- Otalgia
Neck
- Submandibular gland asymmetry
- Cervical lymphadenopathy
Nodal masses may become painful as they enlarge and develop central necrosis. When they extend beyond the lymphatic system, nodal masses may cause cranial nerve, respiratory, swallowing and upper extremity symptoms.