Demographic, Habits and Clinical Presentation of Oral Cancer in Trichy's Population
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Oral cancer is one of the 10 leading cancers in the world. In India, it is one of the most common cancer and accounts for over 30% of all cancers, which also constitutes a major public health problem. So far, no study has been conducted to evaluate the prevalence of oral cancer in a regional basis within the state of Tamil Nadu. Study aimed to assess the demographic profile of the patients with oral cancer in Trichy district and to evaluate if any correlation exist between the habits, primary site and clinical presentation of oral cancer. Material and methods: Demographic data, clinical and histopathological details concerning oral cancer patients are collected from the centre's MGMGH and two other Institutes of Oncology in Trichy during the period Jan 2014-Dec 2016 and tabulated for statistical analysis. Results: A total of 960 oral malignancy patients were reported, in which the male to female ratio was 2.5:1. Mean age was 52.6 years. The most common site of oral malignancy was in tongue followed by buccal mucosa. Palate was common primary site of lesion for smokers. No significant correlation found between habits and primary site of oral malignancy.Statiscally significant correlation is found between the site and male-female ratio in chi square test (p<0.001). Conclusion: Through our study we have tried to depict the demographic datas of oral carcinoma patients in the district of Trichy, Tamil Nadu
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U. Punitha Gnana Selvi, D. Kamatchi, R. Tharani, S. Anusuya
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