DefinitionA posterior tongue carcinoma is a cancerous growth (tumor) located on the back (posterior) part of the tongue.See: Oral cancerAlternative NamesTongue cancer - posteriorReferencesPosner M. Head and neck cancer. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 200.