A patient presented with a 1x1.5 cms growth on the lateral border of the tongue. The treatment indicated would be:: (A) Laser ablation, (B) Interstitial brachytherapy, (C) External beam radiotherapy, (D) Chemotherapy
Answer is B. 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