Table 1.
Summary of the cases included in the study
| S. no | Parameter | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Total number of OSCC biopsy cases | 50 |
| 2 | Total number of OPSCC biopsy cases | 50 |
| 3 | Average age (range) of the OSCC patients in years | 50 (26–75) |
| 4 | Average age (range) of the OPSCC patients in years | 54.5 (32–75) |
| 5 | Male: Female distribution amongst OSCC cases | 45:5 |
| 6 | Male: Female distribution amongst OPSCC cases | 46:4 |
| 7 | Distribution of OSCC cases by site—buccal mucosa: Lateral border of tongue: hard palate: retromolar trigone | 27:19:3:1 |
| 8 | Distribution of OPSCC cases by site—soft palate:tonsil: base of tongue | 4:13:33 |
| 9 | OSCC patients having history of tobacco smoking | 46/50 |
| 10 | OSCC patients having history of tobacco/betel/areca nut chewing | 43/50 |
| 11 | OPSCC patients having history of tobacco smoking | 48/50 |
| 12 | OPSCC patients having history of tobacco/betel/areca nut chewing | 45/50 |