Tongue carcinoma
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Ziekenhuis
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 64 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Primary tongue cancer (T1-T4). Primary surgery treatment or primary treatment with radiation therapy. Patient should already have an appointment at the radiology department Older than 18 years Informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients: Treatment for recurrent or residual tongue cancer Location of tumour was on the tip of the tongue (not visible on US);Healthy volunteers: History of oral cancer History of other oral cavity diseases.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Group 1 (Partial glossectomy patients) * Elasticity of operated side/scar tissue * Elasticity of tongue tissue contralateral to operational side (healthy tissue) Group 2 ((chemo)radiation patients) * Elasticity of tongue tissue that received the highest dose [Gray] * Elasticity of tongue tissue that received the lowest dose [Gray] Group 3 (healthy volunteers) * Elasticity of left side tongue tissue * Elasticity of right side tongue tissue | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Group 1 (Partial glossectomy patients) * Tongue muscle strength operated side/ scar tissue * Tongue muscle strength of tongue tissue contralateral to operational side (healthy tissue) Group 2 ((chemo)radiation patients) * Tongue muscle strength of tongue tissue area that received the highest dose [Gray] * Tongue muscle strength of tongue tissue area that received the lowest dose [Gray] Group 3 (healthy volunteers) * Tongue muscle strength of left side tongue tissue * Tongue muscle strength of right side tongue tissue | — |
Countries
The Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed