Frequency of oncological pathology detection in the structure of the oral mucosa diseases

Abstract

The article examined the frequency of detection of oncological pathology of the oral mucosa and red border of the lips among 9943 patients who came to the department for diseases of the oral mucosa on an outpatient basis. Materials and methods. An analysis of data over a period of 5 years was carried out taking into account the gender differences of patients, the nature of the localization of the pathological process, and the presence of predisposing factors. Results. Based on clinical picture data and additional examination methods, including morphological studies, revealed an upward trend in cases of cancer of the oral mucosa and red border of the lips. The number of patients with this pathology was 1.70%. Most often, this disease was found in older men and women. The first place in frequency of occurrence belonged to lesions of the mucous membrane of the tongue. Among the adverse factors affecting the oral mucosa smoking and chronic trauma were most frequently noted. Less commonly, patients indicated alcohol use, dietary habits and patterns. Conclusion. The results of the study, which reflect an increase in the number of cases of cancer of the oral mucosa and red border of lips, demonstrate the urgency of the problem of early detection and diagnosis of clinical manifestations under the general name “cancer alertness” during the initial treatment of patients for dental care.