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A Retrospective Chart Review of Skin Cancer Pattern and Clinical Outcomes Among Saudi Patients Visiting a Tertiary Care Hospital in Western Saudi Arabia From 1987-2016.
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- Skin Cancer Among Patients at a Major University Hospital in Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective, Single-Center Study.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2026Article
- Patterns of dermatological emergencies at a tertiary hospital in Southwestern Saudi Arabia: A descriptive study.Saudi medical journal · 2025Article
- Giant basal cell carcinoma in a non-sun exposed area with four years follow-up: a case report.The Pan African medical journal · 2024Article
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Abstract
Background Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide. However, limited studies have been conducted on this disease in Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to describe the prevalence, treatment modalities, and outcomes of skin cancer in a tertiary care hospital in western Saudi Arabia. Methods A retrospective review of the medical records of all Saudi patients visiting King Abdulaziz Medical City hospital in Jeddah between 1987 and 2016 was performed. Results In total, 132 patients were diagnosed with skin cancer during the study period, however, only 119 cases were analyzed because of missing information. The male-to-female ratio was 1.09:1. The age at diagnosis ranges from 16-94 (mean age: 63.3 years). The most common type of skin cancer was basal cell carcinoma, followed by squamous cell carcinoma and malignant melanoma. The most common anatomical site was the head and neck region. The most common form of treatment modality was surgery. Of the studied patients, 49.6% were cured, 20.2% were in remission, 12.6% relapsed, and 17.6% died. Conclusions This study showed an equal male to female ratio with variant cumulative incidence over the years. Surgery was the most common treatment modality and had the highest curative outcome. Primary care physicians should be probed further to raise awareness and screen their patients to ensure early detection of possible skin cancer.
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