Cancer & Oncology
Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue
Serious
ICD-10: C01 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: जीभ की जड़ का कैंसर · தமிழ்: நாக்கின் அடிப்பாக புற்றுநோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ನಾಲಿಗೆಯ ತಳದ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · తెలుగు: నాలుక మూల క్యాన్సర్ · বাংলা: জিভের গোড়ার ক্যান্সার · मराठी: जिभेच्या पायथ्याचा कर्करोग · ગુજરાતી: જીભના મૂળનું કેન્સર
About this condition
This cancer affects the base or back portion of the tongue, which is not easily visible when you open your mouth. It is often linked to tobacco and alcohol use, though HPV infection is an increasingly common cause in India. Early symptoms like persistent sore throat or difficulty swallowing should not be ignored.
Common symptoms
difficulty swallowing
sore throat
painful swallowing
ear pain
lump in neck
voice changes
weight loss
When to see a doctor: within 1 week if persistent symptoms
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | जीभ की जड़ का कैंसर · जीभ के आधार का कैंसर · निगलने में कठिनाई · गले में दर्द |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | நாக்கின் அடிப்பாக புற்றுநோய் · நாக்கு புற்று · விழுங்க சிரமம் · தொண்டை வலி |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ನಾಲಿಗೆಯ ತಳದ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ನಾಲಿಗೆ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ನುಂಗಲು ತೊಂದರೆ · ಗಂಟಲು ನೋವು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | నాలుక మూల క్యాన్సర్ · నాలుక కాన్సర్ · మింగడంలో ఇబ్బంది · గొంతు నొప్పి |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | জিভের গোড়ার ক্যান্সার · জিভের ক্যান্সার · গিলতে অসুবিধা · গলা ব্যথা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | जिभेच्या पायथ्याचा कर्करोग · जिभेचा कॅन्सर · गिळण्यात अडचण · घसा दुखणे |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | જીભના મૂળનું કેન્સર · જીભનું કેન્સર · ગળવામાં તકલીફ · ગળામાં દુખાવો |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue?
difficulty swallowing, sore throat, painful swallowing, ear pain, lump in neck, voice changes.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1 week if persistent symptoms
Is Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 1 week if persistent symptoms.
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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