Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Tongue in an Elderly Patient: A Clinical and Histopathological Case Report

Marcelo Rodrigues Azenha; Plauto Christopher Aranha Watanabe; Brenda Pattigno Forero; Renan de Barros e Lima Bueno; Kléber Augusto Loureiro; Jorge Squiche Leon

doi:10.52600/2763-583X.bjcr.2025.5.1.bjcr104

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Published: Jul 23, 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.52600/2763-583X.bjcr.2025.5.1.bjcr104

Keywords:

Squamous cell carcinoma, Tongue cancer, Oral malignancy, Oral lesion

Marcelo Rodrigues Azenha

University of Franca (UNIFRAN)

Plauto Christopher Aranha Watanabe

Department of Stomatology, Public Oral Health, and Forensic Dentistry, Ribeirão Preto Dental School (FORP/USP)

Brenda Pattigno Forero

Department of Stomatology, Public Oral Health, and Forensic Dentistry, Ribeirão Preto Dental School (FORP/USP), University of São Paulo

Renan de Barros e Lima Bueno

UniEvangélica

Kléber Augusto Loureiro

University of Franca (UNIFRAN)

Jorge Squiche Leon

Department of Surgery, Ribeirão Preto Dental School (FORP/USP), University of São Paulo

Abstract

Squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue is a highly aggressive malignancy that frequently presents in advanced stages, especially in elderly patients. This report describes a case of an 81-year-old male with a large lesion of the tongue, focusing on the clinical presentation, anatomical considerations, diagnostic approach, histopathological analysis, and definitive surgical management. A detailed discussion examines the complexity of treating squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue, including its etiology, clinical behavior, treatment challenges, and the impact on geriatric patients. The case emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary care and early diagnosis to optimize outcomes in such aggressive and extensive oral cancers.

How to Cite

Azenha, M. R., Watanabe, P. C. A., Forero, B. P., Bueno, R. de B. e L., Loureiro, K. A., & Leon, J. S. (2025). Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Tongue in an Elderly Patient: A Clinical and Histopathological Case Report. Brazilian Journal of Case Reports, 5(1), bjcr104. https://doi.org/10.52600/2763-583X.bjcr.2025.5.1.bjcr104

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): January/December - 2025

Section

Clinical Case Reports

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Author Biographies

Marcelo Rodrigues Azenha, University of Franca (UNIFRAN)

University of Franca (UNIFRAN), Franca, São Paulo, Brazil.

Department of Surgery, Ribeirão Preto Dental School (FORP/USP), University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.

Plauto Christopher Aranha Watanabe, Department of Stomatology, Public Oral Health, and Forensic Dentistry, Ribeirão Preto Dental School (FORP/USP)

Department of Stomatology, Public Oral Health, and Forensic Dentistry, Ribeirão Preto Dental School (FORP/USP), University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.

Brenda Pattigno Forero, Department of Stomatology, Public Oral Health, and Forensic Dentistry, Ribeirão Preto Dental School (FORP/USP), University of São Paulo

Department of Stomatology, Public Oral Health, and Forensic Dentistry, Ribeirão Preto Dental School (FORP/USP), University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.

Renan de Barros e Lima Bueno, UniEvangélica

UniEvangélica, Goiânia, Goiás, Brasil.

Kléber Augusto Loureiro, University of Franca (UNIFRAN)

University of Franca (UNIFRAN), Franca, São Paulo, Brazil.

Jorge Squiche Leon, Department of Surgery, Ribeirão Preto Dental School (FORP/USP), University of São Paulo

Department of Surgery, Ribeirão Preto Dental School (FORP/USP), University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.

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