<prompt> True about tongue cancer:Most common type is adenocarcinomaCervical lymph node metastasis is universally presentMC site is on Lateral marginSlurring of speech is a common complaint  <response>: Ans. c MC site is on Lateral marginRef. Bailey Love 26th ed. 713-14TONGUE CANCER MC site is middle of lateral border or ventral aspect of the tongue. MC histological type is squamous cell carcinoma. MC complaint: Mid-irritation of tongue. MC associated risk factors are tobacco and alcohol. MC variety is ulcerative. ONLY 30 patients present with cervical node metastasis. The intrinsic tongue musculature provides little restriction to tumour growth, thus it may enlarge considerably before producing symptoms. Presents as painless mass or ulcer that fails to heal after minor trauma. 