Tongue cancer. Light micrograph of a section through an adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) in a tongue. This is a rare slow-growing malignant (cancerous) tumour that arises within glands. It is most common in the head and neck. Although it is slow-growing it often spreads (metastasises). Treatment is with surgical excision where possible,often accompanied by radiotherapy. Magnification: x60 when printed at 10 centimetres wide. Human tissue | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Gschmeissner, Steve |
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