Oral lesions and associated factors in breast cancer survivors

Oral lesions and associated factors in breast cancer survivors

Aim To evaluate the prevalence of oral lesions (OL) and associated factors among survivors of breast cancer (BC). Methods A cross‐sectional study involving 150 BC survivors was conducted at a public hospital in southern Brazil. Data were collected on socioeconomic aspects, treatment characteristics...

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Published in:Journal of investigative and clinical dentistry Vol. 10; no. 4; pp. e12447 - n/a
Main Authors: Jardim, Luísa Comerlato, Flores, Priscila Trindade, Araújo Sensever, Felipe, Araújo, Maria do Carmo dos Santos, Moraes, Cristina Machado Bragança, Chiesa, Juares, Antoniazzi, Raquel Pippi
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Australia Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01-11-2019
Subjects:
Brazil
Breast cancer
Breast Neoplasms
Cross-Sectional Studies
Dental Caries
Female
Humans
Lesions
Oral Health
oral lesion
Radiation therapy
Survivors
Tamoxifen
Teeth
Xerostomia
Brazil
breast cancer
oral health
oral lesion
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Summary:Aim To evaluate the prevalence of oral lesions (OL) and associated factors among survivors of breast cancer (BC). Methods A cross‐sectional study involving 150 BC survivors was conducted at a public hospital in southern Brazil. Data were collected on socioeconomic aspects, treatment characteristics and oral problems. The decayed, missing and filled teeth index and the occurrence of OL were evaluated. Logistic regression was performed to determine independent variables associated with the outcome. Results 24% of the women had at least 1 OL and 33.3% of these had more than one lesion. Melanotic macule was the most prevalent lesion. Duration of tamoxifen use, radiotherapy, missing teeth and xerostomia were associated with the occurrence of OL (P < .05). In the adjusted analysis, women with more than 13 missing teeth and xerostomia had 2.39‐fold (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.06‐5.40) and 2.71‐fold (95% CI, 1.14‐6.42), respectively, greater odds of exhibiting OL. Conclusion Approximately 1/4 of the BC survivors exhibited OL, which were associated with tooth loss and xerostomia. These findings could assist in the establishment of oral health strategies for women with BC.
ISSN:2041-1618
2041-1626
DOI:10.1111/jicd.12447