PREVALENCE OF ORAL MUCOSAL LESIONS IN PUNJAB, INDIA
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Keywords
squamous cell carcinoma, pre malignant, aphthous ulcers
Abstract
Background: Oral mucosal lesions are seen quite commonly in the Indian population. Their aetiology has been linked to a variety of factors such as diet, smoking, alcohol, tobacco chewing etc. Few studies have been conducted in Punjab regarding the prevalence of oral mucosal lesions.
Aims and objectives: The aim of the study is to evaluate the prevalence of oral mucosal lesions on patients reporting to the ENT OPD at Ram Lal Eye/ENT hospital or referred from Department of Dermatology in Govt. medical college, and Department of Oral surgery Govt. Dental College, Amritsar.
Methods: An observational study was conducted in Ram Lal Eye and ENT hospital associated with Government Medical college, Amritsar. 100 patients that attended the outpatient department during the period of 18 months from March 2021 to September 2023, were included in the study. These patients underwent oral examination and interview- based questionnaire.
Results: Benign oral mucosal lesions were found in 72% patients. Prevalence of malignant and premalignant lesions was found to be 16% and 12% respectively. These lesions showed significant association with smoking, alcohol abuse and tobacco chewing. Aphthous ulcer was found to be most prevalent lesion (31%).
Discussion: Oral mucosal lesions were found to be fairly common in our region of the state. While benign lesions make up the majority, a significant number of pre malignant and malignant lesions were also seen. Aphthous ulcers (31%), squamous cell carcinoma (16%), leukoplakia (8%) and smooth tongue (7%) were the most commonly seen lesions in our study.
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Dr. Urmil
SR (ENT), GMC Amritsar
Anmol Singh Sandhu
MBBS student, GMC Chandigarh
Dr Satinderpal Singh
Assistant professor (ENT), GMC Amritsar
Dr Kulwinder Singh sandhu
Assistant professor (ENT), GMC Amritsar
Dr Rupinder Kaur
SR (ENT), GMC Amritsar
Dr Ankita Bhagat
JR (ENT), GMC Amritsar