Malignant neoplasms of base of tongue

Definition

A primary neoplasm involving the base of the tongue, often associated with chronic alcohol and tobacco use, older age, certain geographic locations, a family history of upper aerodigestive tract cancers and/or certain nutritional deficiencies and infectious agents.

Exclusions

• Malignant mesenchymal neoplasms

3 subordinate codes

• 2B61.0Squamous cell carcinoma of the base of the tongue
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity or pharynx

• 2B60Malignant neoplasms of lip
• 2B62Malignant neoplasms of other or unspecified parts of tongue
• 2B63Malignant neoplasms of gum
• 2B64Malignant neoplasms of floor of mouth
• 2B65Malignant neoplasms of palate
• 2B66Malignant neoplasms of other or unspecified parts of mouth
• 2B67Malignant neoplasms of parotid gland
• 2B68Malignant neoplasms of submandibular or sublingual glands