Symptoms of sublingual gland malignant tumor

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The clinical manifestations of malignant tumor of sublingual gland are very rich. The disease mainly occurs at the tip, root, back and edge of tongue. Because of the location of sublingual gland cancer, it is not easy to be detected by patients. With the development of sublingual gland cancer patients, pain and numbness will appear in the affected area, and the activity of the tongue will be limited. Sublingual gland malignant tumor symptoms now tell you.

Symptoms of sublingual gland malignant tumor

Sublingual gland malignant tumor will affect the patient's speech and swallowing, some patients will appear palpable lymph node enlargement. With the aggravation of sublingual gland malignant tumor, patients will have dyspnea, limb weakness, oral ulcer and other symptoms, and may reduce the body's resistance, which has a great impact on the health of patients.

The cause of sublingual gland malignant tumor is not very clear, the disease is mainly caused by the sublingual gland duct secretion is not smooth. In addition, smoking and drinking for a long time, drug abuse, incorrect eating habits and not paying attention to oral hygiene may also cause sublingual gland cancer.

The examination of sublingual gland malignant tumor needs routine physical examination in the Department of Stomatology, and the patients with complex condition need relevant auxiliary examination. Such as CT examination, ultrasound examination, fine needle aspiration biopsy and color Doppler ultrasound biopsy. The diagnosis of sublingual gland malignant tumor also requires detailed inquiry of the patient's disease process.

matters needing attention

Patients with sublingual gland malignant tumor need to do pathological examination after operation. Patients with sublingual gland malignant tumor should pay special attention to the prognosis of the disease. They must pay close attention to the changes of their own body and go to the hospital regularly. Also need to develop good personal oral hygiene habits, after a meal to seriously gargle, sooner or later on time brushing teeth, these are very important.