ABSTRACT
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Fordyce's granules in patients attending the Oral diagnosis department of Dental Hospital of Sir Syed College of Medical Sciences for Girls, Karachi, Pakistan. A total of 257 patients [176 males and 81 females] of 17-85 year old were examined clinically. Out of 257 patients, 131 had Fordyce's granules in different sites of oral cavity. Prevalence of Fordyce's granules was high in male patients [57%] as compared to female patients [37%]. Age wise high prevalence was observed in patients who were more than 20 years old. High prevalence of Fordyce's granules was also observed in 3rd and 4th decades in males and 4th and 5th decades in females. Buccal mucosa [61%] was found to be the most common site of Fordyce's granules followed by upper lip, retromolar area, lower lip, vermilion border and gingiva. A significant difference in prevalence was found between males and females