Clinical and epidemiological characteristics of patients in the head and neck surgery department of a university hospital

Ruback, Maurício José Cabral; Galbiatti, Ana Lívia Silva; Arantes, Lídia Maria Rebolho Batista; Marucci, Gustavo Henrique; Russo, Anelise; Ruiz-Cintra, Mariângela Torreglosa; Raposo, Luiz Sérgio; Maníglia, José Victor; Pavarino, Érika Cristina; Goloni-Bertollo, Eny Maria

doi:10.1590/s1516-31802012000500007

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“…Although the biopsy registers do not provide the occupation of the retired patients, it is possible that most of them live in rural areas, which would reinforce this correlation. Moreover, the lower lip is subjected to intense and chronic sun exposure and thus ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which may contribute to it being the most common site for OSCC in males and in populations of fair-skinned people (16,20,21). For women, the use of lipstick could be considered as a potential protective factor (17).…”

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Demographic and Clinical Profile of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma from a Service-Based Population

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the demographic and clinical profile of the oral squamous cells carcinoma (OSCC) cases registered in a center of oral diagnosis in southern Brazil. Eight hundred and six individuals with OSCC from 1959 to 2012 were included in this study. The variables recorded were: sex, age, occupation according to workplace, alcohol and tobacco consumption, skin color, tumor location, histological type, clinical appearance, size, evolution time, presence of pain and lymph node metastasis. Descriptive analysis was performed and the associations between variables were assessed using the chi-square and Fisher's exact test, with a confidence level of 5%. OSSC was more common in males (76.6%) aged between 51 to 70 years (53.9%). The most frequent sites were lower lip vermilion (23.3%), tongue (20.2%) and gingiva/alveolar ridge (18.1%). There was a strong association between outdoor occupation and white skin color with lip squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC). OSCC intraoral lesions were commonly more painful, larger than 2 cm and presented lymphatic metastasis. In conclusion, most of the results confirm the data from literature about sex, age, tumor location and occupation. Moreover, the positive correlations between LSCC and occupation, between LSCC and white skin color, and between bigger lesions and presence of pain/cervical metastasis also corroborate the literature data.

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Demographic and Clinical Profile of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma from a Service-Based Population

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“…The highest incidence of squamous cell carcinoma occurs in the age group above 45 years old, with a higher prevalence in males and white people (1,9,10). Researchers believe with age increases the risk of developing cancer of the oral cavity by aggregating harmful effects of carcinogens (10).…”

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“…Squamous cell carcinoma was the most common histological type, with a frequency observed in the literature approximately 90%. The overall survival rate is variable, depending on the primary site, disease stage and also the occurrence of metastasis, resulting in an unfavorable prognosis (1). …”

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Occurrence of Contralateral Lymph Neck Node Metastasis in Patients with Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity

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Introduction: Squamous cell carcinoma represents about 90% of malignancies of the mouth and about 38% of the head and neck tumors. The behavior of the cancer is very aggressive, presenting early cervical metastasis and, often contralateral ranging from 0.9 to 36%. Objectives: This study aims to analyze clinical and pathological factors that may influence metastasis of squamous cell carcinoma in cervical lymph nodes and relate this occurrence in the contralateral primary tumor, with disease prognosis and the interference of this type of metastasis in the survival rate of patients with this pathology. Material and Metohds: It was conducted a retrospective study from medical records of patients with Squamous Cell Carcinomas with homolateral lymph node metastasis and contralateral attended at the clinic of Head and neck surgery of Hospital São Vicente de Paulo in Passo Fundo – RS - Brazil, from 2000 to 2008. Results: Analyzing the charts of patients with metastatic and metastatic contralateral side it was observed that patients with initial stage presented a higher survival with statistical significance (p=0,035). Conclusions: The occurrence of metastases in lymph nodes of contralateral position to the primary lesion was not the main fator that influenced the survival of the group. Key words:Squamous cell carcinoma, oral cavity, contralateral, death rate, lymphatic metastasis, prognosis.

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“…The literature describes that head and neck cancer patients are mainly men, excessive smokers and alcohol abusers. Delayed medical care seeking is often the result of fear of doctors, having no pain and no suspicion of cancer [14–16]. …”

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Experiences and preferences of patients visiting a head and neck oncology outpatient clinic: a qualitative study

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Kloosterman

Leijen-Zeelenberg

et al. 2017

Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol

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The objective of this study is to report on an in-depth evaluation of patient experiences and preferences at a Head and Neck Oncology outpatient clinic. A qualitative research design was used to determine the experiences and preferences of Head and Neck Cancer patients in an Oncology Outpatient Clinic, Maastricht University Medical Center, The Netherlands. Head and Neck Cancer Patients, treated for at least 6 months at the Oncology Clinic, were included. A qualitative research design with patient interviews was used. All interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim to increase validity. Analysis was done with use of the template approach and qualitative data analysis software. Three of the six dimensions predominated in the interview: (1) respect for patients’ values, preferences and expressed need, (2) information, communication and education and (3) involvement of family and friends. The dimensions physical comfort; emotional support; coordination and integration of care were considered to be of less significance. The findings from this study resulted in a deeper understanding of patients’ experiences and preferences and can be useful in the transition towards a more patient-centered approach of health care.

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Clinical and epidemiological characteristics of patients in the head and neck surgery department of a university hospital

Cited by 25 publications

References 40 publications

Demographic and Clinical Profile of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma from a Service-Based Population

Demographic and Clinical Profile of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma from a Service-Based Population

Occurrence of Contralateral Lymph Neck Node Metastasis in Patients with Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity

Experiences and preferences of patients visiting a head and neck oncology outpatient clinic: a qualitative study

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