Oral and oropharyngeal cancer in Mosul city in 2005
Joint Authors
Alazzawi, Hadil S.
al-Ramadani, Iyad H.
Source
Issue
Vol. 9, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2009), pp.90-93, 4 p.
Publisher
University of Mosul College of Dentistry
Publication Date
2009-06-30
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
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.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Alazzawi, Hadil S.& al-Ramadani, Iyad H.. 2009. Oral and oropharyngeal cancer in Mosul city in 2005. al-Rafidain Dental Journal،Vol. 9, no. 1, pp.90-93.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-260207
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Alazzawi, Hadil S.& al-Ramadani, Iyad H.. Oral and oropharyngeal cancer in Mosul city in 2005. al-Rafidain Dental Journal Vol. 9, no. 1 (Jun. 2009), pp.90-93.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-260207
American Medical Association (AMA)
Alazzawi, Hadil S.& al-Ramadani, Iyad H.. Oral and oropharyngeal cancer in Mosul city in 2005. al-Rafidain Dental Journal. 2009. Vol. 9, no. 1, pp.90-93.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-260207
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 93
Record ID
BIM-260207