Respiratory Conditions
Malignant neoplasm of lingual tonsil
Serious
ICD-10: C02 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: जीभ की जड़ का कैंसर · தமிழ்: நாக்கின் அடிப்பகுதி புற்றுநோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ನಾಲಿಗೆ ಬುಡದ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · తెలుగు: నాలుక దిగువ క్యాన్సర్ · বাংলা: জিহ্বার গোড়ার ক্যান্সার · मराठी: जिभेच्या मुळाचा कर्करोग · ગુજરાતી: જીભના મૂળનું કેન્સર
About this condition
This is a cancer that develops at the base of the tongue in the lingual tonsil area, often related to tobacco use, alcohol consumption, or HPV infection. Early symptoms may be subtle but can include persistent throat pain, difficulty swallowing, and a feeling of something stuck in the throat. Early detection and treatment with surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy significantly improves outcomes.
Common symptoms
difficulty swallowing
throat pain
lump in throat
ear pain
voice changes
weight loss
When to see a doctor: immediately
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | जीभ की जड़ का कैंसर · टॉन्सिल का कर्कट रोग · गले का कैंसर |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | நாக்கின் அடிப்பகுதி புற்றுநோய் · தொண்டை புற்று · லிங்குவல் டான்சில் கேன்சர் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ನಾಲಿಗೆ ಬುಡದ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ಗಂಟಲಿನ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ಲಿಂಗ್ವಲ್ ಟಾನ್ಸಿಲ್ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | నాలుక దిగువ క్యాన్సర్ · గొంతు క్యాన్సర్ · లింగ్వల్ టాన్సిల్ క్యాన్సర్ |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | জিহ্বার গোড়ার ক্যান্সার · গলার ক্যান্সার · লিঙ্গুয়াল টনসিল ক্যান্সার |
| Marathi (मराठी) | जिभेच्या मुळाचा कर्करोग · घशाचा कर्करोग · लिंग्वल टॉन्सिल कर्करोग |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | જીભના મૂળનું કેન્સર · ગળાનું કેન્સર · લિંગ્વલ ટોન્સિલ કેન્સર |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Malignant neoplasm of lingual tonsil?
difficulty swallowing, throat pain, lump in throat, ear pain, voice changes, weight loss.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Malignant neoplasm of lingual tonsil common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Malignant neoplasm of lingual tonsil?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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