Predictors of Dysplasia in Oral Submucous Fibrosis: A Retrospective Observational Study
This study identifies alcohol consumption, epithelial thinning, and smoking as significant predictors of dysplasia in patients with OSMF. Routine histopathological evaluations and targeted interventions addressing modifiable risk factors, particularly alcohol consumption and smoking, are critical for mitigating the risks of malignant transformation.
Authors
- Kshitija Patil
- Basavaraj T Bhagawati
- Manish Sharma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6711-1552)
- Ujwala Brahmankar
- Priyanka P Kamble
- Mrinal Shete
Institutions
- Manubhai Patel Dental College and Hospital (IN)
- Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (IN)
- Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune (IN)
- Memorial Foundation (US)
- D.Y. Patil University (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-02-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.78481
- Primary Topic
- Oral Health Pathology and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00