Original Research Article
Year: 2020 | Month: March | Volume: 10 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 17-21
A Histopathological Study of Oral Cavity Lesions
Prabhakar Patro1, Priyanka Lad2, Mithila K.B.2, Shilpi Sahu3
1Associate Professor, 2Senior Resident, 3Head of the Department,
Department of Pathology, MGM Medical College Kamothe, Navi Mumbai.
Corresponding Author: Prabhakar Patro
ABSTRACT
Background: Oral cavity is most common site for both non-neoplastic and neoplastic lesions. Most of the lesions are asymptomatic. Oral cancer is a major health problem in developing countries and hence it is important to examine precancerous lesion of oral cavity meticulously as they potentially develop into carcinomas.
Objectives: To study various types of neoplastic and non-neoplastic lesions of oral cavity with reference to age, sex and site of lesion.
Material and Methods: This was a prospective study carried out in a Department of Pathology, MGM medical College Kamothe, Navi Mumbai. Total 80 Cases oral cavity lesions were studied.
Results: Out of 80 cases 24 (30%) were non-neoplastic and 56 (70%) were neoplastic lesions. Male predominance was seen in both the lesions. The most of the non-neoplastic lesions were seen in age group of 0-10 years and 21-30 years while neoplastic lesions were seen in 51-60 years of age group. Out of 56 Neoplastic lesions benign (12%), premalignant (29%), and malignant lesions (59%). Most common site of involvement in non-neopalstic lesion was palatine tonsils while majority of benign and premalignant lesions were seen in buccal mucosa (5% and 12% respectively). Tongue (20%) was the most common site for malignant lesions. Maximum cases of tonsillitis (14%) were seen in non-neoplastic lesions. Squamous cell carcinoma was seen in 39% of cases.
Conclusion: Early detection of premalignant lesions can prevent further complication. Hence, not only clinical examination but also histopathological examination which is a gold standard for various lesions of oral cavity.
Key words: Non-neoplastic lesions. Premalignant lesions, Squamous cell carcinoma.