Document Type
Article
Department
Surgery
Abstract
Abstract
OBJECTIVE:
To evaluate the clinical and pathological profile of young patients with squamous cell carcinoma of tongue.
METHODS:
The retrospective study was conducted at Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, and comprised record of patients20.
RESULTS:
Of the 29 patients, 17(58.6%) were men and 12(41.3%) were women. The overall mean age at presentation was 29.6+/-4.4 years. All patients (100%) had some sort of addiction, with 15(51.7%) having more than one addiction. Of the total, 20(68.9%) patients had moderately differentiated carcinoma. At presentation, 20(68.9%) had advanced stage (III-IV) disease. Surgery was the primary modality used in all the patients (100%). Median follow-up period was 36 months (range: 1-6 years). During follow-up, 7(24.1%) patients developed recurrence.
CONCLUSIONS:
Squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue was more commonly seen in males, and multiple addictions were a common risk factor.
Publication (Name of Journal)
JPMA: Journal of Pakistan Medical Association
Recommended Citation
Shakeel Uz Zaman, .,
Adeel, M.,
Suhail, A.
(2016). Squamous cell carcinoma of oral tongue in young patients — A 10 years tertiary care experience. JPMA: Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, 66(2), 155-158.
Available at:
https://ecommons.aku.edu/pakistan_fhs_mc_surg_surg/161