Oral and oropharyngeal cancer in Mosul city in 2005

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Aim: To evaluate oral cancer status in Mosul during 2005 that will help planning research, prevention, and treatment measures.

Materials and Methods: Data on oral cancer cases treated in Mosul city hospitals during 2005 were collected.

These cases included patients who were residents in Mosul city only.

The study covers the site, clinical presentation, histopathological, and methods of treatment of fore mentioned malignancy.

Results: Thirty one new cases diagnosed in Mosul hospitals were included in this study.

The Male to female ratio was 2.4:1.

About 58% of patients were over sixty years of age.

The most common site affected the lip (22.6%).

Histologically, squamous cell carcinoma was the most common representing 64.5% of cases examined.

Metastasis to regional lymph nodes was present in 74.2% of cases.

Conclusion: In Mosul, oral cancer is rare.

The cases of this study were detected in advanced stages affecting the choice of therapy and making prognosis much worse.

Key wards: oral, oropharyngeal, cancer, Mosul.