| Title |
Skin cancers among Albinos at a University teaching hospital in Northwestern Tanzania: a retrospective review of 64 cases
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|---|---|
| Published in |
BMC Dermatology, June 2012
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| DOI | 10.1186/1471-5945-12-5 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Joseph B Mabula, Phillipo L Chalya, Mabula D Mchembe, Hyasinta Jaka, Geofrey Giiti, Peter Rambau, Nestory Masalu, Erasmus Kamugisha, Ssentongo Robert, Japhet M Gilyoma |
| Abstract |
Skin cancers are a major risk associated with albinism and are thought to be a major cause of death in African albinos. The challenges associated with the care of these patients are numerous and need to be addressed. The aim of this study was to outline the pattern and treatment outcome of skin cancers among albinos treated at our centre and to highlight challenges associated with the care of these patients and proffer solutions for improved outcome. |
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| United States | 2 | 40% |
| Australia | 1 | 20% |
| Spain | 1 | 20% |
| Peru | 1 | 20% |
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| Type | Count | As % |
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| Members of the public | 4 | 80% |
| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 1 | 20% |
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| Iran, Islamic Republic of | 1 | <1% |
| Unknown | 108 | 99% |
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| Student > Master | 19 | 17% |
| Student > Postgraduate | 15 | 14% |
| Student > Bachelor | 11 | 10% |
| Other | 10 | 9% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 9 | 8% |
| Other | 19 | 17% |
| Unknown | 26 | 24% |
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| Medicine and Dentistry | 49 | 45% |
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 8 | 7% |
| Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 7 | 6% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 4 | 4% |
| Social Sciences | 2 | 2% |
| Other | 6 | 6% |
| Unknown | 33 | 30% |
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