A Clinicopathological study of tumors and tumor like lesions of oral cavity

Background: The oral cavity is one of the most common sites for various tumors and tumor like lesions. Among the malignant lesions, squamous cell carcinoma is single most common malignant lesion of this region. Aims and Objectives: To study the histopathology of different tumor and tumor like lesion of oral cavity with relation to age, sex , site and risk factors involved in these lesions. Material and Methods: This was a retrospective study carried out in the Department of Histopathology, V.M.G.Medical College, and Civil Hospital, Solapur . A total of 215 cases of oral cavity lesions were studied. Results: Among 215 cases, 144 (69.97%) cases were malignant tumors, 18 (8.37%) were epithelial precursor lesions, 21(9.76%) were benign tumors and 32 (14.88%) were tumor like lesions. The male to female ratio was 2.1:1. The most common site was the tongue (28.83%) in the present study. Majority of malignant tumor were Grade-I squamous cell carcinoma Conclusion: A variety of benign and malignant tumors occur in oral cavity. . However, the origin and nature of the oral cavity lesions cannot be confirmed by clinical examination alone. Hence, it is must to have a histopathological examination to confirm the histogenesis and malignant potential of the oral lesions.