The sensitivity and specificity of oral tumors and premalignant lesions diagnosis by otolaryngologists
Author
Source
al-Kindy College Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 4, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2008), pp.96-99, 4 p.
Publisher
University of Baghdad al-Kindi College of Medicine
Publication Date
2008-12-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
estimated in general dental and medical practice, some authors describe it as the forgetting disease, others wondering if the attention paid to this disease compared to its fatality (The 5-year survival rate is about 50 %) is enough for disease control ? However, this disease deserves a comprehensive assessment by all dental and medical fields assumed to examine the oral cavity regularly, especially otolaryngologist.
Objectives : to find out the sensitivity and specificity of clinical examination in diagnosing oral tumors and premalignant conditions by otolaryngologist.
Methods : Across sectional retrospective study was conducted in the - study design : cross sectional -settings : Ear Nose Throat (ENT)departments in Al-kindy Teaching Hospital.
and Al-Yarmouk Teaching Hospital.
On Patients attending ENT department with oral presentation.
The outcome variables includes : the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (Pv + ve), negative predictive value (PV -ve), and the accuracy of clinical examination in diagnosing oral tumors and premalignant conditions in ENT clinic.
Results : the results revealed a high sensitivity and specificity for otolaryngologist in diagnosing malignant conditions and premalignant lesions of the oral cavity.
Conclusion : the study highlights the need for fixed clinical criteria for early diagnosis of premalignant conditions and oral tumors.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Muhsin, Husayn Jasim. 2008. The sensitivity and specificity of oral tumors and premalignant lesions diagnosis by otolaryngologists. al-Kindy College Medical Journal،Vol. 4, no. 2, pp.96-99.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Muhsin, Husayn Jasim. The sensitivity and specificity of oral tumors and premalignant lesions diagnosis by otolaryngologists. al-Kindy College Medical Journal Vol. 4, no. 2 (2008), pp.96-99.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-331847
American Medical Association (AMA)
Muhsin, Husayn Jasim. The sensitivity and specificity of oral tumors and premalignant lesions diagnosis by otolaryngologists. al-Kindy College Medical Journal. 2008. Vol. 4, no. 2, pp.96-99.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-331847
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 99
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BIM-331847