[Table/Fig-1]:
Variable | Category | n (%) |
---|---|---|
Total no. | 50 | |
Age | Range | 32-65 |
Mean | 48.56 | |
Gender | Male | 40 (80) |
Female | 10 (20) | |
Tumor site | Base of tongue | 18 (36) |
Lateral surface of tongue | 12 (24) | |
Buccal mucosa | 10 (20) | |
Lower lip | 2 (4) | |
Alveolus maxilla | 4 (8) | |
Alveolus mandible | 4 (8) | |
Clinical presentation | Ulceration | 20 (40) |
Xerostomia | 15 (30) | |
Dysphagia | 10 (20) | |
Asymptomatic | 5 (10) | |
Treatment modality | Radiotherapy | 14 (28) |
Chemotherapy | 20 (40) | |
Combination of RT & CT | 16 (32) |