Epidemiological and Clinical Profile of Oral Mucosal Diseases in Dental and Dermatology Consultations at Two Hospitals in Yaounde

Authors

  • Nkoro GA Faculté de Médecine et des Sciences Biomédicales de l’Université de Yaoundé I
  • Sigha B
  • Ekambi Kotto R
  • Minko II
  • Mouangue K
  • Kouotou EA
  • Zoung-Kanyi Bissek AC

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64294/jsd.v4i2.337

Keywords:

Oral mucosa, infections, epidemiology, diagnosis, Yaoundé

Abstract

Introduction: Oral mucosal disorders remain poorly documented in Cameroon. The aim of this study was to describe their epidemiological and clinical profile in Yaoundé.

Methodology: This was a cross-sectional analytical study, conducted from November 2023 to June 2024 at the HGOPY and the Biyem-Assi District Hospital. All patients with an oral lesion were included. Data were analysed using SPSS 25.0 software. Statistical tests utilised the chi-square test, with a p-value of <0.05 considered statistically significant.

Results: A total of 385 patients were included, with a predominance of females (sex ratio 0.7). The 21–30 age group was the largest. The prevalence of oral mucosal pathologies was 30.6%. These were predominantly infections (42.4%). Smoking and dentures were the associated factors (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: Oral lesions are common and predominantly infectious. Smoking and dentures are major risk factors.

Published

23-04-2026

How to Cite

Nkoro GA, et al. “Epidemiological and Clinical Profile of Oral Mucosal Diseases in Dental and Dermatology Consultations at Two Hospitals in Yaounde”. Journal of Science and Diseases, vol. 4, no. 2, Apr. 2026, pp. 102-6, doi:10.64294/jsd.v4i2.337.

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Original Article

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