Tongue tumour. Light micrograph of a section through a tumour (superficial epithelioma) of the tongue. The risk of developing tumours in the mouth is

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Tongue tumour. Light micrograph of a section through a tumour (superficial epithelioma) of the tongue. The risk of developing tumours in the mouth is increased by smoking or chewing tobacco and heavy intake of alcohol. Oral tumours are treated by surgery and radiotherapy. Magnification unknown.

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