Assessment of Mean N.O.R and nuclear area Among Sudanese Tobacco users

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 .