Question

A 60-year-old male smoker presents with a persistent painless ulcer on the lateral border of his tongue. Which investigation is crucial for diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Excisional biopsy of the ulcer

Answer

Throat swab

Answer

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) of the ulcer

Answer

MRI head and neck

Answer

Brush cytology

Practice question

A 60-year-old male smoker presents with a persistent painless ulcer on the lateral border of his tongue. Which investigation is crucial for diagnosis?