Malignant oral cancerous lesions are most frequently located on the:
A. Tongue
B. Tonsils
C. Gums
D. Hard palate
ANS: A
There are several types of oral cancers, but around 90% are squamous cell carcinomas, originating in the tissues that line the mouth and lips. Oral or mouth cancer most commonly involves the tongue.
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