Title of article :
Frequency of oral cancer in Babol during 2012-2016
Author/Authors :
Mahmuodi Kelarijani, Azade Student Research Committee - Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, IR Iran , Naghibi Sistani, Mohammad Mehdi Oral Health Research Center - Health Research Institute - Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, IR Iran , Nafarzade, Shima Dental Materials Research Center - Health Research Institute -Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, IR Iran
Abstract :
Introduction: Regarding the lack of data on the frequency of oral cancer in Babol, the aim of this
study was to evaluate the frequency of oral cancer in Babol during 2012-2016.
Material & Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study was performed using pathology
sheet records of oral cancer patients during 2012-2016. Survival status of patients was collected
through telephone contact.
Results: The mean age of 48 patients was 62.2% (22-95) years, and 64.2% were male. Squamous
cell carcinoma (SCC) was the most prevalent malignancy, and the most common site was tongue
followed by pharynx. Frequency of oral cancer patients was 9 (18.8%), 9 (18.8%), 10 (20.8%), 12
(25%) and 8 (16.7%) patients from 2012 to 2016, respectively.
Conclusion: SCC, specifically on the tongue was the most frequent malignancy. It seems that the
oral cancer prevention training is necessary for elderly adults.
Keywords :
Oral cance , Prevalence , Patients
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
