Table 2 Anatomical distribution of malignant maxillofacial tumours
SITE | FREQUENCY | LOCAL PERCENTAGE | OVERALL PERCENTAGE |
|---|---|---|---|
Maxilla | 105 | 24.2 | 8.8 |
Mandible | 85 | 19.6 | 7.1 |
Salivary glands | 60 | 13.9 | 5.0 |
Palate | 55 | 12.7 | 4.6 |
Tonsil | 26 | 6.0 | 2.2 |
Cheek | 25 | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Tongue | 25 | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Floor of mouth | 11 | 2.5 | 0.9 |
Lip | 9 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
Face | 32 | 7.4 | 2.7 |
TOTAL | 433 | 100 |