Publications by authors named "Malith Niluka"

Background: Oral squamous cell cancer (OSCC) is one of the commonest cancers in Sri Lanka.

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the use of alcohol, its duration and consuming pattern in relation to the risk of developing OSCC in patients attending the National Cancer Institute of Sri Lanka.

Methods: A case-control study was carried out on 105 patients with a histologically confirmed primary OSCC and 210 age-sex matched controls.

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Background: The global incidence of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is on the rise with no improvement seen in survival rates. Tobacco consumption varies depending on geographic location, ethnicity and culture. The present case-controlled study aimed to determine the relative risk of OSCC for different tobacco consumption patterns in a selected Sri Lankan population.

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