Pattern of Distribution of Biopsied Oral Lesions In A Tertiary Health Care Centre – A 10 Year Retrospective Study
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 9
Abstract
Background: Aim of this study is to investigate the relative prevalence of different types of oral and maxillofacial biopsied lesions in a tertiary health care centre in south Kerala. Materials and Methods: Biopsy records of all oral lesions from the archives of the Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Government Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram, from the year 2006 to 2015 were retrospectively analysed. Descriptive statistical analysis was performed using the computer software, Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Results: A total of 4013 cases were reviewed. Out of these 2058 (51.3%) were males and 1955(48.7%) were females. Regarding the diagnostic categories, the largest numbers of cases were from tumour and tumour like lesions followed by inflammatory and cystic category. Mucocele was the most common inflammatory lesion followed by irritation fibroma. Among cystic lesions periapical cyst was the most common followed by dentigerous cyst. Conclusions: The present study reviewed the prevalence and characteristics of oral lesions in a tertiary dental health-care setting in southern Kerala. The difference in reported frequency of oral lesions from other studies could be due to geographic or ethnic difference. The prevalence and characteristics of the lesions prevailing in this population in this geographic area, will be useful for the dentist in diagnosing and managing these lesions appropriately.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr Heera R, Dr Uma Mohan, Dr Rohini P. V, Dr S. K Padmakumar, Dr Rajeev R
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