[HTML][HTML] Malignant skin lesions in Oshogbo, Nigeria
Introduction: the aim of this study is to retrospectively assess the prevalence of some of skin
malignancies in our environment and to provide a data base for creating awareness for …
malignancies in our environment and to provide a data base for creating awareness for …
[HTML][HTML] Cutaneous cancers in Calabar, southern Nigeria
Globally, cutaneous cancers are among the most common form of cancer. Among Africans,
there are significant differences in the types of skin cancer compared to those documented …
there are significant differences in the types of skin cancer compared to those documented …
Major dermatological malignancies encountered in the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, southern Nigeria
Background Dermatologic malignancies are among the most common forms of cancer. Sun
exposure is the major risk factor in white people, while non‐solar factors appear to be the …
exposure is the major risk factor in white people, while non‐solar factors appear to be the …
Major dermatologic malignancies encountered in a teaching hospital surgical department in South Nigeria
Background: Dermatologic malignancies are among the most common form of cancer.
However, dark-skinned individuals of African descent are said to be far less likely than fair …
However, dark-skinned individuals of African descent are said to be far less likely than fair …
Skin cancers amongst four Nigerian albinos
Background Albinism is an established risk factor for skin cancer in black Africans, and high
levels of ultraviolet radiation increase the risk of the three major forms of skin cancer …
levels of ultraviolet radiation increase the risk of the three major forms of skin cancer …
Cutaneous cancers in the Africans: Systematic review
OO Ayanlowo, AA Adegbulu… - Dermatological …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction Skin cancers are uncommon in Africans and dark‐skinned people but when
diagnosed they often have a poor prognosis. Darker skin has increased photoprotection …
diagnosed they often have a poor prognosis. Darker skin has increased photoprotection …
[HTML][HTML] Squamous cell carcinoma in south-eastern Equatorial rain forest in Calabar, Nigeria
Background: In North America and Europe, 80% of invasive skin cancers are basal cell
carcinoma while 20% are squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). In contrast, African studies …
carcinoma while 20% are squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). In contrast, African studies …
Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in Calabar, southern Nigeria
Background. Several studies have shown that in Africa squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is
commoner than other skin malignancies. The risk factors are grouped generally into solar …
commoner than other skin malignancies. The risk factors are grouped generally into solar …
Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin: clinical pattern and challenges of treatment
Abstract In Nigeria, Tanzania and Togo, squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the commonest
skin malignancy. This is in contrast with the Caucasians in Europe, North America and …
skin malignancy. This is in contrast with the Caucasians in Europe, North America and …
[PDF][PDF] Skin malignancies in Calabar, Southern Nigeria
Background: Skin cancers are among the most common form of cancer. In Africa, several
reports reveal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) as the commonest skin malignancy. In Africa …
reports reveal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) as the commonest skin malignancy. In Africa …