A Retrospective Analysis of Oral Biopsies Obtained from Suspicious Lesions.

Dorian Kostandini, Erda Qorri and Brunilda Cenkoglu
Albanian University, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tirana, Albania

Abstract

Background/Aim: Even if it is possible to establish a clinical diagnosis for cancerous and pre-cancerous oral lesions, in most cases it is essential to perform a biopsy, which is a very effective diagnostic tool providing valuable information. The aim of this study was to evaluate and analyze the prevalence of various oral and maxillofacial lesions from oral biopsies and to discuss the results obtained. Materials and methods: A series of oral biopsies were collected from 112 patients during the year 2024 from the histopathological department, QSUT. Epidemiological and clinical histopathological data were analyzed retrospectively, recording data regarding age, sex, location of the lesions, biopsy types, anatomical and pathological diagnosis, and definitive diagnosis. Results: Of the 112 patients studied, their age varied from 5 to 81 years of age. The distribution by sex was 45.5% women and 54.5% men. The most common location was intraoral mucosa in 21.4% of cases. Cancer of the tongue accounted for 3.6% of cases. Malignant tumors like oral squamous cell carcinomas were the most frequent malignancy. Conclusions: The data presented in this study can be useful in making the right differential diagnoses. Also, it will be of particular significance to pathologists and general dental practitioners, reflecting the importance of oral biopsy.

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