(n = 252)

n (%)

Year

2004

39 (15.5)

2005

38 (15.1)

2006

42 (16.7)

2007

32 (12.7)

2008

44 (17.5)

2009

57 (22.6)

Age group (years)

0 - 9 years

8 (3.2)

10 - 19 years

17 (6.8)

20 - 29 years

22 (8.7)

30 - 39 years

32 (12.7)

40 - 49 years

42 (16.7)

50 - 59 years

54 (21.4)

60 - 69 years

38 (15.1)

70 - 79 years

27 (10.7)

80 - 95 years

12 (4.8)

Primary site

Accessory sinuses

35 (13.9)

Hypopharynx

2 (0.8)

Larynx

34 (13.5)

Nasal cavity and middle ear

12 (4.8)

Nasopharynx

29 (11.5)

Oral cavity

74 (29.4)

Oropharynx

14 (5.6)

Salivary gland

31 (12.3)

Thyroid gland

21 (8.3)