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VOL. 5, ISSUE 2 (2023)
Epidemiological study of squamous cell carcinoma in Iraq over a 13-year period
Authors
Raid Razak Ali AL-Kafaji
Abstract
Squamous cell carcinoma is rare neoplasms that create interest because
of their histopathological variety and clinical behavior. Moreover, Squamous
cell carcinoma is considered as an epithelial malignancy comprising several
anatomical sites as well as it is the most common cancer that has a capable of
metastatic spread. The objectives of the current study were to search
clinicopathological aspects of squamous cell carcinoma diagnosed at different
hospitals in Iraq and compare the results with epidemiological data from
different governorates locations. Cases of tumor in different sites of mouth
and tongue region at different governorates in Iraq during the period between 2008
and 2020 were presented. Age group, patient gender, topography, morphology and annual
patients of the tumor were introduced. According to the available of whole
information about these aspects was reflected the inclusion criteria. The
frequencies of factor was computed from descriptive statistical analysis of the
data. Among the 999 cases of squamous cell carcinoma in mouth and tongue region,
there was found seven types of squamous cell carcinoma, the most common types
848 (84.80%) cases of squamous cell carcinoma, NOS were diagnosed. Baghdad
governorate preponderance for the other governorates. 2020 year is the lowest
value (28) cases as compared to the other years. (514) cases with (51.45 %) of
male gender and (485) cases and (485) cases with (48.55) of female gender. The ratio
of male to female is (1.05:1). The most age group effected (448) cases (44.80
%) in (>=360).
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Pages:6-8
How to cite this article:
Raid Razak Ali AL-Kafaji "Epidemiological study of squamous cell carcinoma in Iraq over a 13-year period". International Journal of Dental Sciences, Vol 5, Issue 2, 2023, Pages 6-8
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