Abstract:
This study was out in Sudan (East of Gazira) to assess the effect
Tobaco use on oral mucosal cytology . The study conducted during the period
from (Jan 2009 to April) .
The study included 75 of tobacco and 75 smokers and so non tobacco
users as non exposed .
Epithelial atypia was detected in 6 (3%) of the 200 studied subject .
Among the 6 subject 4 (66.67%) were toombak dippers while 2 (33.33%) were
smoker . While the atypia 5 (83.3%) were mild and (16.7%) the moderate
atypia
Tobacco may regarded as a risk factor for developing oral epithelial
atypia . Tobacco users should undergo continuous screening programs . Oral
excogitative cytology is a reliable , simple non – invasive procedure that can
be implemented for comprehensive oral screening program .
Further
studies
covering
large
population
scale
is
highly recommended .
