Cancer & Oncology
Malignant neoplasm of uvula
Serious
ICD-10: C05 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: कोमल तालु का कैंसर · தமிழ்: உண்ணாக்கு புற்றுநோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ನಾಲಿಗೆಯ ಹಿಂದಿನ ಭಾಗದ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · తెలుగు: గుబురుతిండి క్యాన్సర్ · বাংলা: কোমল তালু ক্যান্সার · मराठी: उवुलाचा कर्करोग · ગુજરાતી: ઉવુલાનો કેન્સર
About this condition
Malignant neoplasm of the uvula is a rare cancer affecting the small, hanging tissue at the back of the throat. Risk factors include tobacco use, heavy alcohol consumption, and HPV infection. Early symptoms include persistent sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and unexplained lumps, requiring prompt medical evaluation and treatment including surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy.
Common symptoms
lump in the mouth
persistent sore throat
difficulty swallowing
pain while swallowing
ear pain
mouth ulcer that does not heal
bleeding from mouth
When to see a doctor: immediately
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | कोमल तालु का कैंसर · मुंह का कैंसर · निगलने में दर्द · गले में गांठ |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | உண்ணாக்கு புற்றுநோய் · வாய் புற்றுநோய் · விழுங்க வலி · தொண்டை கட்டி |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ನಾಲಿಗೆಯ ಹಿಂದಿನ ಭಾಗದ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ಬಾಯಿ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ನುಂಗಲು ನೋವು · ಗಂಟಲಿನ ಗಂಟು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | గుబురుతిండి క్యాన్సర్ · నోటి క్యాన్సర్ · మింగడంలో నొప్పి · గొంతులో ముద్ద |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | কোমল তালু ক্যান্সার · মুখের ক্যান্সার · গিলতে ব্যথা · গলায় চাকা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | उवुलाचा कर्करोग · तोंडाचा कर्करोग · गिळताना वेदना · घशात गाठ |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ઉવુલાનો કેન્સર · મોંનો કેન્સર · ગળવામાં દુખાવો · ગળામાં ગાંઠ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Malignant neoplasm of uvula?
lump in the mouth, persistent sore throat, difficulty swallowing, pain while swallowing, ear pain, mouth ulcer that does not heal.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Malignant neoplasm of uvula common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Malignant neoplasm of uvula?
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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