Analysis of images for detection of oral epithelial dysplasia: A review

Cancer of the oral region is single most dominant and lethal health issue faced by humans at present. 575,500 new cases are diagnosed, and 335,000 deaths occur worldwide each year, but the frequency is particularly high in East Asian countries mainly in South and Central domain (India, Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan) [1]. Oral cancer accounts for only 2 –4% in western nations but around 30–40% of all malignant neoplasms in the Indian subcontinent [2]. The recurrence of oral benign neoplastic ailment is elevated in India because of addictive oral habits, geographic and ethnic elements.
Source: Oral Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research