Research Article | Open Access
CASE REPORT ONMALIGNANCY OF LEFT LATERAL BORDER OF TONGUE
Khushbu J Deshbhratar , Lina Fating , Roshan Umate , Mayuri Yelukar
Pages: 2238-2240
Abstract
Introduction:The most prevalent oral cancer is squamous cell carcinoma.Among a variety of tongue cancers, most
occur on the lateral tongue border.
Patient history A 53yrs old female was admitted to rural hospital Wardha with The chief complaints are pain in
the left side of the tongue for one year, tooth extraction on one side since one month, burning sensation on the
tongue, loss of appetite, severe pain on one side, giddiness, changes in voice,nausea,vomiting, weight loss. Clinical
findings: history collection, physical examination and routine investigation are done.
Medical Management: medical management was provided to the patient, i.e.Tab. Ceftriaxone 200 mg given in
twice a day, Tab Diclofenac serratiopeptidase twice a day, Tab Ralemac 20mg, betadine gargle TDS Tab Pan 40mg
given orally, inj. Emset4mg given in intravenously and Inj. Augmenting 40mg was given in intravenously.
Nursing Management: Medications were provided as per the doctor's order andvital signs checked, chemotherapy
given to the patient and nursing care given.
Conclusion: Timely diagnosis and prompt treatment are effective in reducing mortality in early cases of tongue
malignancy.
Keywords
Squamous cell carcinoma,Tongue dorsum, Incidence rate