Tackling Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Tongue in a 76 Year Old Man: A Case Report

Authors

  • Tengku Aszraf Tengku Shaeran School of Dental Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Camps, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan
  • Shaifulizan Abdul Rahman School of Dental Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Camps, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan
  • Abdullah Pohchi School of Dental Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Camps, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan
  • Mohammad Khursheed Alam School of Dental Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Camps, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v14i4.20932

Keywords:

geriatric, squamous cell carcinoma, tongue, cancer

Abstract

The growing geriatric population should be given a chance to fulfill their late age in the best way possible, including those affected with head and neck malignancies. This report describes about a 76 year old man with squamous cell carcinoma of tongue managed with the typical cancer treatment modes and shown a good outcome.

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.14(4) 2015 p.413-416

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Tengku Aszraf Tengku Shaeran, School of Dental Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Camps, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department

Shaifulizan Abdul Rahman, School of Dental Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Camps, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department

Abdullah Pohchi, School of Dental Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Camps, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department

Mohammad Khursheed Alam, School of Dental Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Camps, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan

Senior Lecturer

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Published

2015-12-11

How to Cite

Tengku Shaeran, T. A., Rahman, S. A., Pohchi, A., & Alam, M. K. (2015). Tackling Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Tongue in a 76 Year Old Man: A Case Report. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 14(4), 413–416. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v14i4.20932

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Vol. 14 No. 4 (2015)

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Case Reports

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