Featured Patient Case #6

Contributor: Dr. Tylka

A 73-year-old Caucasian male presents with a lesion of the right lateral tongue.

History of the lesion:

• Duration: Unknown (Has a history of recurrent white plaque of varying thickness on the right lateral tongue. Previous biopsy was diagnosed as mild dysplasia and treated by laser ablation.)
• Oral examination: White plaque on the right lateral tongue measuring approximately 2 x 3 cm. Some induration was noted in the anterior superior area.