Examination of a patient who is an intense smoker revealed a 1 *2 cm indurated red mass in the floor of his mouth. Submandibular lymph nodes on the same side were asymptomatic and indurated. This patient should be suspected of having:

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The description of an indurated red mass in the floor of the mouth of an intense smoker, along with indurated submandibular lymph nodes, is highly suggestive of squamous cell carcinoma. This type of cancer is common in areas exposed to carcinogens such as tobacco.

Examination of a Patient Who Is an Intense Smoker Revealed