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Additionally, ultrasound-guided microwave ablation (MWA) represents a promising minimally invasive alternative for patients with poor performance status or those unwilling to undergo surgery.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Case Presentation<\/jats:title><jats:p>We report a 50-year-old male patient diagnosed with advanced tongue squamous cell carcinoma and cervical lymph node metastases. Microwave ablation was performed using a power setting of 30 W. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound conducted immediately afterward revealed no enhancement in the ablation area. Following the ablation, the patient received adjuvant radiotherapy and chemotherapy. During the procedure, the patient experienced minimal pain and no significant complications. 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