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This study aims to describe the anatomical pattern and clinicopathological features of head and neck tumors in selected hospitals in Ghana.

April 26, 2026Health Science ReportsOpen Access

Clinicopathological Features and Anatomical Patterns of Head and Neck Tumors From Cape Coast Teaching Hospital and Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Ghana: A Cross‐Sectional Study

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Cross-sectional study describes anatomical patterns and clinicopathological features of head and neck tumors in Ghana, highlighting awareness needs.

This study aims to describe the anatomical pattern and clinicopathological features of head and neck tumors in selected hospitals in Ghana.
Retrospective analysis of 250 archived paraffin-embedded head and neck tissue samples.
Analyzed 150 tumor samples using hematoxylin and eosin staining from patients who underwent tumor resection.
Conducted over a 4-year period at Cape Coast and Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospitals.
The oral cavity was the most common site for head and neck tumors, accounting for 34%.
Majority of patients were males (148 males vs. 102 females) with a male-to-female ratio of 1.45:1.
Most cases were recorded in 2018, with significant occurrences in individuals aged above 40 years.

Saahene et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional study describes anatomical patterns and clinicopathological features of head and neck tumors in Ghana, highlighting awareness needs.