%0 Journal Article
%T Epidemiology and Histopathology of Cancers of the Upper Aerodigestive Tract in the ENT and Head and Neck Surgery Department of the Ignace Deen National Hospital
%A Mamadou Mouctar Ramata Diallo
%A Oumou Amadou Diallo
%A Raphan Madi Kaba Keita
%A Ousmane Barry
%A Abdoulaye Keita
%A Alpha Oumar Diallo
%J International Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
%P 259-274
%@ 2168-5460
%D 2024
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ijohns.2024.134023
%X <b>Introduction:</b> Head and neck cancers represent a significant burden of cancer, collectively ranking fourth for cancer incidence and second for cancer mortality worldwide.<b> Objective:</b> To study the epidemiological and histopathological aspects of head and neck cancers in the ENT-CCF department of Ignace Deen National Hospital.<b> Materials and Methods:</b> This was a descriptive retrospective study covering a period of 5 years from September 1, 2016, to September 30, 2021.<b> Results:</b> We collected 43 cases of head and neck cancers, representing a hospital frequency of 1.85%. The mean age was 45.21 &#177; 13.23 years. Males predominated, accounting for 65.12%, compared to 34.88% for females, with a male-to-female ratio of 1.87. Housewives accounted for 27.90%, followed by farmers at 23.26% and traders/merchants at 18.60%, with 41.86% being uneducated. The main risk factors were tobacco (37.21%) and alcohol (34.88%). Pain (53.49%), dysphonia (51.16%), and dyspnea (39.53%) were the main presenting symptoms. Squamous cell carcinoma (74.42%) and large cell lymphoma (18.60%) were the most commonly cited histological types.<b> Conclusion:</b> Head and neck cancers remain relatively common in our country. Improving prognosis depends on early diagnosis of the condition, resuscitation resources, and prompt management.
%K Cancer
%K Head and Neck
%K Histopathology
%K Ignace Deen National Hospital
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=134615