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Clinico-pathologic profile of skin cancers in oculocutaneous albinism at Universitas Academic Hospital.

Molikuoa Harriet Makuru, Frans Maruma, Edward Ngwenya, Kelvin Mponda

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Molikuoa Harriet MakuruDepartment of Dermatology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0199-0884
Frans MarumaDepartment of Dermatology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4771-2115
Edward NgwenyaDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Faculty of Health sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8398-1512
Kelvin MpondaDepartment of Dermatology, Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Blantyre, Malawi.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1030-1512

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Abstract

Background: Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) is a genetic disorder found worldwide. Skin cancer is a significant risk for people with albinism, particularly in Africa, where it is a major cause of death. Many patients delay seeking medical care until their skin lesions are in advanced stages. Aim: The aim of this study was to describe the clinico-pathological profile of skin cancers in patients with albinism at their initial presentation to our dermatology outpatient department. Setting: This study was conducted at the dermatology department of Universitas Academic Hospital, Bloemfontein, South Africa. Methods: A retrospective descriptive study covering June 2009 to July 2019 was conducted. Only records of oculo-cutaneous albinism patients diagnosed with skin cancer during their initial visit were included. Results: Eighty-six patients with albinism were recorded, 37% ( Conclusion: Almost 40% of OCA patients presented with skin cancer at their initial visit, highlighting the need for strengthening primary healthcare systems' efficiency in ensuring early referrals for OCA patients. Contribution: Education, socioeconomic support and awareness campaigns are

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BCC (basal cell carcinoma)melanomaoculocutaneous albinism (OCA)SCC (squamous cell carcinoma)skin cancer

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