Clinical Patterns of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients Attending the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of Rajshahi Medical College Hospital

Abstract

Background: Oral cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers and a significant public health issue. Squamous cell carcinoma ofthe mouth is thought to account for more than 90% of all cases of oral cancer.Objectives: This study set out to gather baseline information on the prevalence of squamous cell carcinoma of the mouth (SCC) inBangladesh.Materials and Methods: This study was cross-sectional in nature. The Rajshahi Medical College Hospital's Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery assessed patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma from January 2019 to December 2021. The required information on age, sex, and residency ware retrieved from all registries when they had all been gathered. Clinical evaluation and pre-diagnosis were performed on each patient. Tissues were preserved in 10% buffered formalin after being removed from lesions and submitted for histological confirmation.Results: Squamous cell carcinoma was found in 52.17 % of men and 47.83 % of women. The 41–50 age range has the highest percentage, which is 39.13%. Oral, buccal mucosa (39.13%) was the initial location of oral squamous cell carcinoma incidence.Conclusion: Most cases of SCC, which account for the bulk of oral malignancies, occur in older people. It is important to take prevention and early detection seriously. KYAMC Journal Vol. 14, No. 01, April 2023: 16-18