Prevalence of Head and Neck Cancers – An Institutional Based Study
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 10
Abstract
Head and neck cancers are showing rising pattern in India due to increased use of tobacco in various forms in younger generations and are responsible for increased prevalence of various head and neck malignancies. Epidemiological studies also report a strong association with human papillomavirus (HPV) in a subset of HNSCC non-smoking cases. Aim: To study prevalence of head and neck cancers in our region. Objectives: 1. To study various age groups with head and neck malignancies 2. To study prevalence of malignancy in various head and neck subsites 3. To study prevalence of various histological variants. Results: 6 th decade is the commonest age group of head and neck malignancies .Oral cavity malignancies are common than various other subsites. Conclusion: This study shows the prevalence of head and neck malignancies in and around Telangana region. Majority of the age group is in their 6th decade and interestingly high numbers are seen in 4thdecade , predominantly in male population. due high risk factors like smoking ,tobacco chewing and alcohol ,as elsewhere in the country, oral cavity followed by laryngeal malignancy is common in our study group. Squamous cell carcinoma is common histological variant. As this is an institutional based study it has its clear limitations and results cannot be generalized.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Abhinav Thaduri, Dr. V. Ravi Shankar, Dr. Shaul Hameed
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