The oro-cervical lesions observed during the malignant hemopathy can take various aspects and several tissues like the mouth, salivary glands, and bones of the face may be involved. The objectives of this study were to assess the status of the oral and cervical regions in patients with malignant hemopathy and to describe oral and cervical lesions observed. Prospective and descriptive study was conducted from January 2004 to October 2006 in Stomatology & Maxillofacial Surgery and Hemato-Oncology Services in Donka National Hospital. During this period, 44 patients were examined. They were 26 men and 18 women. The oro-cervical lesions commonly encountered were: the cervical lymphadenopathy in 27.27% cases, followed by hyperplasic gingivitis: 20.45% and stomatitis: 13.63% of cases. The malignant hemopathy, accompanied by oro-cervical lesions that are sometimes the first sign of these diseases. Hyperplasic gingivitis, stomatitis and cervical lymphadenopathy without obvious cause must attract the attention of stomatologists. In a framework of collaboration the stomatologist can contribute to improving the health status of patients with malignant hemopathy early in the appropriate management of oro-cervical lesions.
Adolescent Adult