[Stomato-oncological screening test of volunteers]

OBJECTIVES: Identification and relative incidence of precancerosis and malignancies of the head and neck region and in the oral cavity. MATERIAL AND METHODS: In three counties of the western region of Hungary we physically examined pathological abnormities of healthy volunteers. Computerised examination reports and anamnestic data have been registered on data sheets. RESULTS: During examination of 5054 persons we have found 5 malignant tumours and 3.7% precancerosis (mostly leukoplakia). CONCLUSIONS: Orofacial tumours that are constantly increasing in our country account for the necessity of stomato-oncological screening test. Therefore, screening should be extended as far as possible to persons who live in poor social-economical circumstances. Persons with multiple risk factors are difficult to be reached by this screening test,therefore it is complicated to treat them at an early stage. We have found intense ignorance in connection with oral tumours and precancerosis. Oral hygiene and status are criticisable. Because of the deficiencies of methods in examination the morbidity rate of tumours in oral cavity is undoubtedly higher than the rate of the statistical data.