CLINICO-EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDY OF ORAL MUCOSAL LESIONS IN PATIENTS ATTENDING OUT-PATIENT DEPARTMENT IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Abstract

Background:- Oral mucosal signs can depict any systemic disease in a patient. The pattern of the disease presentation in the mouth gets modified due to complex and changing environment. The Oral mucosal lesion may be the initial manifestation or the most florid clinical feature. It may occur with or without cutaneous involvement. : Aims & Objectives To determine the clinico-epidemiological pattern of oral mucosal lesions in patients with dermatological diseases and to estimate the incidence of oral mucosal lesions in patients with dermatologic diseases. This Materials & Method: observational cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology at S.M.G.S Hospital. All patients having oral mucosal lesions with or without cutaneous lesions were included in this study. A predesigned proforma was used to record the patient's relevant history and clinical findings. The data were tabulated and subjected to statistical analysis. The incidence of oral mucosal lesions in patients with dermat Results: ologic diseases was reported to be 0.05%. There were 55% females and 45% males. The most common age group involved was 21-40 years. Pemphigus vulgaris was found to be the most common oral mucosal lesion reported in 17.1% of participants, followed by lichen planus observed in 12.9% of participants. Oral cavity examination sh Conclusion: ould not be overlooked as it can provide help in the early diagnosis of certain dermatological disorders/systemic diseases.