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DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijprp.2278.148X.7418.25

Abstract

Introduction: Lesions involving oral cavity are very common in India, especially in the areas where tobacco, pan and related products are extensively used. Tongue, lip, floor of mouth, hard palate, gingiva and buccal mucosa are usually involved. Malignant lesions in the oral cavity are one of the most common malignant lesions in the Indian subcontinent. Early diagnosis is very important and can be lifesaving because, in late stages, they may be progressed to severe dysplasia, carcinoma in situ and/or carcinoma. Oral cancer is more common in men in developing countries.

Aims and objectives: (i)To study the different types of oral cavity lesions. (ii)To study the prevalence of oral cavity malignancies. (iii)To find the correlation between personal habits and oral cavity lesions.

Material and Methods: This study included patients presenting with definitive oral cavity masses, leucoplakia or ulcers. All cases of oral cavity lesions were included in the study. FNAC or Scrape cytology was done whenever possible and biopsy were obtained in the form of incisional, excisional or punch biopsy for histopathological examination. The H & E staining was used for microscopic evaluation of cytological smears and histopathological sections.

Result: A total of 170 cases were analyzed during the study period. Malignant lesions were the most common oral cavity lesions accounting to about 41%.The most common site was buccal mucosa (35.88%) followed by tongue (24.12%). Males were more commonly affected than females with the ratio of 1.25:1.Tobacco chewing was the most common personal habit related to non-neoplastic and malignant lesions of oral cavity.

Keywords: Buccal Mucosa; Leucoplakia; Oral Cavity Lesions. 

Corresponding Author : Mudholkar Vishal G., Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, Dr. Shankarrao Chavan Government Medical College (SCGMC) & Hospital, Nanded, Maharashtra 431606, India.