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On the side of my tongue, there is some scalloping. there is a very small, flat, barely noticeable spot of discoloration: 3mm at most. cancer?

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

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Tricky.: dermatologic conditions are hard to discuss without seeing them. scalloping with discoloration would indeed be a presentation of precancerous / cancerous changes. These are RARE in young people. ANd, dental problems iwth chronic biting/irritation of the tongue MUCH more common. cannot say in your particular case, but generally,

Answered 5/23/2016

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A member asked:

On the side of my tongue, there is some scalloping. there is a very small, flat, barely noticeable spot of discoloration: 3mm at most. cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

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