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June 14, 2026CureusOpen Access

Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinoma in a Young Patient Without Classical Risk Factors: A Case Report and Literature Review

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To highlight a rare case of tongue squamous cell carcinoma in a young patient without traditional risk factors.
Case report of a 20-year-old male with a three-month history of symptoms
Clinical examination and imaging, including MRI and PET, were performed
Biopsy confirmed diagnosis and treatment involved multimodal oncologic approaches.
Confirmed moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma via biopsy
Initial partial response observed post-treatment
Patient died during follow-up despite treatment efforts.

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Case report reveals locally advanced tongue squamous cell carcinoma in a young adult, indicating urgent diagnostic action.

Moudahik et al. (2026) studied this question.

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