ArticleJournal of skin cancer2021
Factors Associated with Skin Cancers in People with Albinism in Togo.
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- Skin cancer and actinic keratosis in people with albinism: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Anais brasileiros de dermatologiaPooled it
- Prevalence and geographical distribution of persons with albinism (PWA) in Togo in 2024.PloS one · 2026Article
- Clinico-pathologic profile of skin cancers in oculocutaneous albinism at Universitas Academic Hospital.Health SA = SA Gesondheid · 2025Article
- Non-melanoma skin cancer in the context of albinism with an associated facial nerve palsy.International journal of surgery case reports · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe aim of this study was to identify the factors associated with skin cancers in people with albinism (PWA) in Togo.
methodThis is a retrospective analytical study of the records of PWA examined during five dermatological consultation campaigns from 2019 to 2021.
resultsDuring the study period, 517 PWA were seen. Sixty-four (12.3%) of these PWA had presented with 137 cases of skin cancer. The sex ratio (M/F) was 0.9. The average age of PWA with skin cancer was 39.69 ± 15.61 years and that of PWA without skin cancer was 19.17 ± 15.24 years (
conclusionThis study confirms that advanced age and actinic keratoses are risk factors for skin cancer in PWA, in connection with the cumulative role of solar radiation. Its originality lies in the identification of ephelides as a protective factor. The knowledge and consideration of these risk factors will make it possible to optimise strategies for the prevention of skin cancers in PWA.
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