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This study analyzed oral biopsies in geriatric patients, finding non-neoplastic lesions were more common than tumors. Squamous cell carcinoma was the most frequent malignancy in this age group.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral pathology
  • Geriatric medicine
  • Histopathology

Background:

  • Oral lesions are common in geriatric patients.
  • Understanding lesion prevalence is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To survey oral biopsy findings in patients aged 65 and older.
  • To categorize lesions as neoplastic or non-neoplastic.

Main Methods:

  • Reviewed biopsy records from 2003-2012 for patients aged 65+.
  • Collected demographic data and lesion site information.
  • Classified diagnoses into non-neoplastic and neoplastic categories.

Main Results:

  • 14.92% of 76,045 cases were in geriatric patients (mean age 72.98).
  • Non-neoplastic lesions were more frequent than neoplastic lesions.
  • Top lesions: squamous cell carcinoma, focal fibrous hyperplasia, radicular cyst, osteomyelitis, epithelial dysplasia.

Conclusions:

  • Geriatric oral lesion trends align with histopathological data but differ from clinical data.
  • This study provides insights into potentially malignant disorders and tumors in the elderly.