Frequency of Head and Neck Lesions According to Histopathologic Diagnosis

Authors

  • Arsala Urooj Dow University Of health Sciences
  • Talat Mirza Department of Histopathology Dow International Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Anwar Ali Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Institute of Oral health Sciences, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Mohammad Akbar Agha Dow International Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Salik Rasool Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Institute of Oral health Sciences, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.

Keywords:

Histopathologic diagnosis, head and neck pathologies, oral squamous cell carcinoma

Abstract

Retrospective study is conducted to determine the frequency of head and neck lesions histopathological diagnosis and to contribute in base line data of head and neck lesions at DDRRL/OJHA campus, Karachi. The study includes data from 2nd February 2008 to 31st December 2010. The most common head and neck lesions affecting male 53.9% (n=758) and female 46.04% (n=647). Patients of all age group are included. Both incisional and excisional biopsies are included and previously diagnosed lesions on the basis of histopathology are excluded. Among 1,405 head (n=860) and neck (n=545) biopsies, Squamous cell carcinoma was 399. The most frequently affected site of oral cavity was right buccal mucosa with OSCC. Thyroid goiter was most commonly reported neck lesions. This study showed that premalignant lesion was less commonly submitted biopsies as compare to malignant lesions.

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Published

2011-08-28

How to Cite

Urooj, A., Mirza, T., Ali, A., Agha, M. A., & Rasool, S. (2011). Frequency of Head and Neck Lesions According to Histopathologic Diagnosis. Journal of the Dow University of Health Sciences (JDUHS), 5(2), 70–73. Retrieved from https://jduhs.com/index.php/jduhs/article/view/1509

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 2

Section

Short communication

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