Significance of Premalignant Conditions and Other Factors Associated with Oral Malignancy
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 6
Abstract
Introduction: Oral cavity cancer is caused by various etiological factors and definite premalignant conditions are associated with it. Aim: The aim of the study was to study the factors that play a significant role in the causation of oral cancer. Materials and Methods: A prospective study on oral cancer conducted in the Department of General Surgery and Surgical Oncology, etc. Results: In this study 162 patients were included, 100 were male, and 62 were female. Leukoplakia is associated with 33.95% (n = 55) of patients; Quid chewing is the most prevalent habit both in male and female. Conclusions: Around 69% of the 162 patients, premalignant lesions are associated with primary cancer lesions; apart from premalignant lesions, patient’s habits such as quid chewing, smoking, and alcohol consumption have a strong association with oral malignancy.
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R Ganesan, K Karunakaran, Heber Anandan
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