Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions
Malignant neoplasm of upper gum
Serious
ICD-10: C03 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: ऊपरी मसूड़े का कैंसर · தமிழ்: மேல் ஈறு புற்றுநோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಮೇಲಿನ ಒಸಡಿನ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · తెలుగు: పై చిగురు క్యాన్సర్ · বাংলা: উপরের মাড়ির ক্যান্সার · मराठी: वरच्या हिरड्यांचा कर्करोग · ગુજરાતી: ઉપરના પેઢાનું કેન્સર
About this condition
This is a cancer that develops in the upper gum tissue, often linked to tobacco and betel nut chewing habits common in India. It may appear as a persistent non-healing sore, unusual growth, or painless swelling that gradually worsens. Early detection through regular mouth examination is crucial for better treatment outcomes.
Common symptoms
swelling in upper gum
bleeding gums
loose teeth
persistent mouth ulcer
pain in upper jaw
difficulty chewing
red or white patch on gum
When to see a doctor: immediately for evaluation
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | ऊपरी मसूड़े का कैंसर · मसूड़े की गांठ · मसूड़े में सूजन · मसूड़े का ट्यूमर |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | மேல் ஈறு புற்றுநோய் · ஈறு வீக்கம் · ஈறு கட்டி · ஈறு புற்று |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಮೇಲಿನ ಒಸಡಿನ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ಒಸಡಿನ ಗೆಡ್ಡೆ · ಒಸಡು ಊತ · ಒಸಡಿನ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | పై చిగురు క్యాన్సర్ · చిగురు వాపు · చిగురు గడ్డ · చిగురు కణితి |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | উপরের মাড়ির ক্যান্সার · মাড়ির ফোলা · মাড়ির টিউমার · মাড়ির গলদা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | वरच्या हिरड्यांचा कर्करोग · हिरड्यांची सूज · हिरड्यांचा गाठ · हिरड्यांचा ट्यूमर |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ઉપરના પેઢાનું કેન્સર · પેઢામાં સોજો · પેઢાની ગાંઠ · પેઢાનું ટ્યૂમર |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Malignant neoplasm of upper gum?
swelling in upper gum, bleeding gums, loose teeth, persistent mouth ulcer, pain in upper jaw, difficulty chewing.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately for evaluation
Is Malignant neoplasm of upper gum common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Malignant neoplasm of upper gum?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately for evaluation.
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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