Frequency of Paediatric Oral and Maxillofacial Tumours: A Retrospective study

Abstract

Background: Tumours in maxillofacial region can be classified in benign or malignant variety, they may also be of odontogenic and non-odontogenic origin. Surgical Intervention in childhood leads to many complications. The aim of this study was to determine the type and frequency of tumours in paediatric population in patients reported to Khyber College of Dentistry Peshawar. Methods. The admission record of total 80 child patients having maxillofacial tumours were reviewed over a period of 4 years and 5 months i.e., from January 2013 to May 2017 in the department of oral and maxillofacial surgery, Khyber College of Dentistry, Peshawar. Results: Out of 80 patients, 44 were males and 36 females. Mean age was 12.5±4.6. Most common age of presentation was 18 years. Most common tumour was vascular malformation followed by giant cell granuloma. Majority of the tumours were of benign nature. Conclusion: Vascular malformation and giant cell granuloma are the most common maxillofacial tumours in children in this region. Timely diagnosis is the key to avoid morbidity and mortality.