Table 1. Clinicopathological data of HNSCC patients under study.
| Parameters | Cases (N) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male | 51 (71) | 71.8 |
| Female | 20 (71) | 28.2 |
| Age | ||
| ≤45 | 16 (71) | 22.5 |
| >45 | 55 (71) | 77.5 |
| Smoking | ||
| Non-smokers | 20 (71) | 28.2 |
| Smokers | 51 (71) | 71.8 |
| Betel quid chewing | ||
| Non-chewers | 24 (71) | 33.8 |
| Chewers | 47 (71) | 66.2 |
| Tobacco chewing | ||
| Non-chewers | 18 (71) | 25.4 |
| Chewers | 53 (71) | 74.6 |
| Stage | ||
| Local (I/II) | 17 (52) | 32.7 |
| Advanced (III/IV) | 35 (52) | 67.3 |
| NA | 19 (71) | |
| Tumor site | ||
| Laryngeal | 16 (71) | 22.6 |
| Pharyngeal | 8 (71) | 11.2 |
| Oral | 38 (71) | 53.5 |
| Base of tongue | 8 (71) | 11.2 |
| Tongue | 4 (71) | 5.6 |
| Cheek | 16 (71) | 22.6 |
| Gingivam | 4 (71) | 5.6 |
| Buccal mucosa | 6 (71) | 8.4 |
| other | 9 (71) | 12.7 |
NA : not available