Advanced Diagnostic Aids in Oral Cancer

Masthan, K. M. K.; Babu, N. Aravindha; Dash, K. C.; Elumalai, M.

doi:10.7314/apjcp.2012.13.8.3573

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“…Several diagnostic techniques have been proposed to help in screening and early detection of oral cancer (Scully et al, 2008;Masthan et al, 2012). Scalpel biopsy, however, is considered the gold standard in oral cancer diagnosis.…”

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Oral Cancer Early Detection - a Pressing Need for Continuing Education in Jordan

Hassona¹,

Baqain²,

Maayta³

et al. 2015

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Aims: To identify deficiencies in the knowledge of general medical (GMPs) and dental practitioners (GDPs) regarding early detection of oral cancer, to compare differences between subgroups, and to identify educational needs for continuing education courses on this subject. Materials and Methods: 165 GDPs and 165 GMPs were directly interviewed to assess their knowledge about oral cancer using a pre-tested survey. Knowledge scores were generated from correct responses of participants to factual questions about oral cancer. Results: Few participants (15.2% of GDPs and 12.8% of GMPs) reported that they attended any continuing education courses on oral cancer during their professional career. Most participants (81.6% of GDPs and 86.3% of GMPs) admitted that their knowledge about oral cancer was not up to date and that they would need to attend continuing education courses on oral cancer if available. A few significant differences were identified between groups regarding knowledge about risk factors, clinical presentations and diagnostic techniques but the overall knowledge scores showed no significant difference between GMPs and GDPs. Conclusions: The present study identified several deficiencies in the knowledge of GMPs and GDPs regarding risk factors, clinical presentations, and diagnostic techniques of oral cancer. Interventions to correct these defects through properly designed continuing education courses are required.

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Oral Cancer Early Detection - a Pressing Need for Continuing Education in Jordan

Hassona¹,

Baqain²,

Maayta³

et al. 2015

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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“…Also, several studies have shown a relation between the users of smokeless tobacco and oral cancer (5-9). …”

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Salivary Sialic Acid Levels in Smokeless Tobacco Users

Mollashahi

Honarmand

Nakhaee

et al. 2016

Int J High Risk Behav Addict

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BackgroundSmokeless tobacco chewing is one of the known risk factors for oral cancer. It is consumed widely by residents of southeastern Iran.ObjectivesIn this study, salivary free and total sialic acid, and total protein were compared in paan consumers and non-consumers.Patients and MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, unstimulated saliva of 94 subjects (44 paan consumers and 50 non-consumers) who were referred to the oral medicine department of the dentistry school of Zahedan were collected. Salivary free and total sialic acid, and total protein concentration were measured by standard biochemical methods, and the obtained data were analyzed using SPSS 20 through the non-parametric Mann-Whitney test.ResultsThe concentration of salivary free sialic acid (23.21 ± 18.98 mg/L) was significantly increased in paan consumers. The concentration of salivary Total sialic acid (TSA) (39.57 ± 26.58 mg/L) and total protein (0.77 ± 0.81 mg/mL) showed increases in paan consumers, however, the results were not statistically significant.ConclusionsSalivary free and total sialic acid, and total protein were higher in the paan consumers compared to non-consumers. Due to the carcinogenic effect of smokeless tobacco, measurement of these parameters in saliva may be useful in early detection of oral cancer.

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“…Recent studies show that usage of tobacco may be the leading cause of oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer development and it is believed that smokers are more likely to develop oral cancer than nonsmokers. Carcinogens, which are present in high concentration in tobacco and its products and are also the leading cause of cancer in lungs, esophagus and several other organs (Masthan et al, 2012). More than 400,000 cases of oral and pharyngeal cancers diagnosed annually, with almost two-thirds of them found among male (Ferlay et al, 2010).…”

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Lipid Peroxidation and Antioxidant Vitamin Status in Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer Patients

Marakala¹,

Munisamy²,

Shivashankara³

2012

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Background: This study was conducted to determine levels of lipid peroxidation and antioxidant vitamin status in patients with oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer. Methods: The study group consisted of a total number of 80 subjects between the age 40-68 years, 40 with clinically and histopathologically proved cases of oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer and 40 normal healthy, age and sex matched volunteers as controls. Levels of lipid peroxidation products as malondialdehyde (MDA) and antioxidant vitamins as vitamin A and vitamin C were estimated and compared between the two groups. Results: There was a statistical significant difference in the mean MDA, plasma vitamin A and vitamin C in the oral and oropharyngeal cancer patients compared with the healthy controls (p<0.0001). Conclusions: Lipid peroxidation (MDA) is higher and plasma antioxidant vitamins like vitamin A and vitamin C were lower in oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer patients than healthy controls.

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Advanced Diagnostic Aids in Oral Cancer

Cited by 41 publications

References 24 publications

Oral Cancer Early Detection - a Pressing Need for Continuing Education in Jordan

Oral Cancer Early Detection - a Pressing Need for Continuing Education in Jordan

Salivary Sialic Acid Levels in Smokeless Tobacco Users

Lipid Peroxidation and Antioxidant Vitamin Status in Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer Patients

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