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lynn r.
i have had a oval ulceration on my tongue for 4 months, it is white around the edges. can you tell me what this could be.
Dear DR. Kaul,Since I posted my comment I did go to my primary care dr., and he said it neede to be removed right away, that it looked like cancer.it is about 1 cinameter in size. Thank-You for your concern and comment.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi there!
Well, without a detailed clinical evaluation it would be difficult to determine the cause of the lesions. Possibilities that may need to be considered include infections, inflammations, trauma, ulcers, micronutrient deficiencies, leukoplakia etc, while the possibility of a cancer cannot be ruled out with the description. I would suggest getting this evaluated by a primary care physician initially and depending on the cause diagnosed/ suspected, it can be it can be managed accordingly or specialist care may be sought.
Hope this is helpful.
Take care!
Well, without a detailed clinical evaluation it would be difficult to determine the cause of the lesions. Possibilities that may need to be considered include infections, inflammations, trauma, ulcers, micronutrient deficiencies, leukoplakia etc, while the possibility of a cancer cannot be ruled out with the description. I would suggest getting this evaluated by a primary care physician initially and depending on the cause diagnosed/ suspected, it can be it can be managed accordingly or specialist care may be sought.
Hope this is helpful.
Take care!
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