Demographic profile of head and neck cancer patients: a single tertiary institution-based study in Telangana

Shweta S. Chauhan; Ramesh Maturi; Parlapally M. Arun; Raj Aryan

doi:10.18203/2349-2902.isj20242119

Authors

Shweta S. Chauhan Department of General Surgery, District Headquarters Hospital, Sangareddy, Telangana, India
Ramesh Maturi Department of Surgical Oncology, MNJIO and RCC, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Parlapally M. Arun Department of Surgical Oncology, MNJIO and RCC, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Raj Aryan Department of Surgical Oncology, MNJIO and RCC, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20242119

Keywords:

Carcinoma head and neck, Buccal mucosa carcinoma, Gingivo-buccal sulcus, Locally advanced stage, Smoking, Tobacco chewing

Abstract

Background: Head and neck cancer (HNC) is a broad category of cancerous entity that arise from different types of tissues and organ sites located in the topographical areas of the head and neck (Hand N). H and N squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC) comprises 30% of all cancer cases in India. The risk factors for HNSCC include tobacco and alcohol consumption.

Methods: This study aimed to determine the demographics of HNC patients and classify the incidence of H&N cancers according to the primary histological type and organ of origin along with any recent change in pattern compared with previous study.

Results: Highest incidence seen in 41-50 years of age group with majority of cases belonging to urban area. Tobacco chewing was observed as most common habit. Buccal mucosa cancer was seen as most common cancer particularly at gingivo-buccal sulcus. Squamous cell carcinoma was the most common type identified on histopathology. Majority of the cancers presented in locally advanced stage.

Conclusions: Male plurality of carcinoma noted indicating male being more likely to be engaged in behaviours increasing risk of carcinoma head and neck. Buccal muscosa carcinoma particularly at gingivo-buccal sulcus noted to be most common site correlating to tobacco chewing habit and keeping tobacco quid at gingivo-buccal sulcus leading to prolonged exposure.

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