Cancer & Oncology
Malignant neoplasm of lateral floor of mouth
Serious
ICD-10: C04 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: मुंह के तल का कैंसर · தமிழ்: வாய் தரைப் புற்றுநோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಬಾಯಿಯ ನೆಲದ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · తెలుగు: నోటి అడుగు క్యాన్సర్ · বাংলা: মুখের তলার ক্যান্সার · मराठी: तोंडाच्या तळाचा कर्करोग · ગુજરાતી: મોંના તળિયાનું કેન્સર
About this condition
This cancer affects the side floor of the mouth between the tongue and lower jaw. Tobacco and betel nut use significantly increase risk, making it more common in India. Early signs include non-healing ulcers or lumps, pain, and difficulty moving the tongue.
Common symptoms
mouth sore that won't heal
pain in mouth floor
difficulty moving tongue
loose teeth
jaw swelling
difficulty swallowing
white or red patch in mouth
When to see a doctor: within 24 hours
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | मुंह के तल का कैंसर · जीभ के नीचे का कैंसर · मुख तल का घातक ट्यूमर · मुंह के फर्श का कर्कट रोग |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | வாய் தரைப் புற்றுநோய் · நாக்கின் கீழ் புற்றுநோய் · வாய் அடிப்பகுதி கட்டி · வாய் தளப் புற்று |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಬಾಯಿಯ ನೆಲದ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ನಾಲಿಗೆಯ ಕೆಳಗಿನ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ಮೌಖಿಕ ತಳದ ಗೆಡ್ಡೆ · ಬಾಯಿ ನೆಲದ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | నోటి అడుగు క్యాన్సర్ · నాలుక క్రింది క్యాన్సర్ · నోటి అడుగు కణితి · నోటి నేల క్యాన్సర్ |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | মুখের তলার ক্যান্সার · জিহ্বার নিচের ক্যান্সার · মুখের মেঝের ক্যান্সার · মুখতলের টিউমার |
| Marathi (मराठी) | तोंडाच्या तळाचा कर्करोग · जिभेखालील कर्करोग · मुख तळाचा कॅन्सर · तोंडाच्या मजल्याचा कर्करोग |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | મોંના તળિયાનું કેન્સર · જીભ નીચેનું કેન્સર · મુખ તળનું કેન્સર · મોંના ફ્લોરનું કેન્સર |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Malignant neoplasm of lateral floor of mouth?
mouth sore that won't heal, pain in mouth floor, difficulty moving tongue, loose teeth, jaw swelling, difficulty swallowing.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24 hours
Is Malignant neoplasm of lateral floor of mouth common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Malignant neoplasm of lateral floor of mouth?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 24 hours.
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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