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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A patient presented with a 1x1.5 cms growth on the lateral border of the tongue. The treatment indicated would be:
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The correct answer is  Tumor of lateral border of tongue T1 stage (< 2cm in size): Insterstitial irradiation or excision (paial glossectomy). T2 stage (> 2 cm) in size: External beam radiotherapy or hemiglossectomy