IADR Abstract Archives

Prevalence of Squamous Cell Carcinoma over the Last 10 Years

Objectives: Scouamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of head and neck is a major health problem worldwide. It is the most prevalent oral malognancy in iran as well as other geographic regions. Lack of standard data gathering system - considering different aspects of the lesion makes appropriate evaluation of the patients and comparison between different therapeutic regimens difficult and unreliable. Therefore the purpose of conducting this study was to describe the frequency of SCC and its features in the department of pathology of Shohada hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical sciences. 

Methods: 30000 records of patients referred to an academic dermatologic clinic were analyzed and their information was categorized in a provided databank software. 

Results: 40 patients were diagnosed with SCC, the mean age above 50, the most prevalent site was tongue, the most common feature was an ulcerative plaque and positive familial history and proper treatment for each case to be discussed. 

Conclusions: By gathering the existing data of SCC, a comprehensive information regarding age, gender, education, marital status, site, risk factors, clinical manifestations, therapeutic options, curative modalities, prognosis and survival is gained and a valuable aid in early detection, etiology oriented-therapy and gene therapy can be achieved.

Division: Iranian Division Meeting
Meeting: 2011 Iranian Division Meeting (Tehran, Iran)
Location: Tehran, Iran
Year: 2011
Final Presentation ID: 28
Abstract Category|Abstract Category(s): Scientific Groups
Authors
  • Nasiri, Soheila  ( Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, N/A, Iran )
  • Namazi, Fatemeh  ( School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, N/A, Iran )
  • Taheri, Jamileh-bigom  ( School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, N/A, Iran )
  • Hamian, Mina  ( School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, N/A, Iran )
  • Bakhshi, Mahin  ( School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, N/A, Iran )
  • Baharvand, Maryam  ( School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, N/A, Iran )
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    Poster Discussion Session
    POSTER DAY 1- 1
    12/29/2011