Oculocutaneous Albinism and Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Skin of the Head and Neck in Sub-Saharan Africa
Joint Authors
Lemmer, Johan
Feller, Liviu
Lekalakala, P. T.
Kramer, B.
Ayo-Yusuf, O. A.
Khammissa, Razia A. G.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-08-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Oculocutaneous albinism which is characterised by impaired melanin biosynthesis is the most common inherited pigmentary disorder of the skin and it is common among Blacks in sub-Saharan Africa.
All albinos are at great risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma of sun-exposed skin, and Black albinos in sub-Saharan Africa are at about a 1000-fold higher risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma of the skin than the general population.
In Black albinos, skin carcinoma tends to run an aggressive course and is likely to recur after treatment, very probably because the aetiology and predisposing factors have not changed.
Prevention or reduction of occurrence of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin in Black albinos might be achieved through educating the population to increase awareness of the harmful effects of exposure to sunlight and at the same time making available effective screening programs for early detection of premalignant and malignant skin lesions in schools and communities and for early treatment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lekalakala, P. T.& Khammissa, Razia A. G.& Kramer, B.& Ayo-Yusuf, O. A.& Lemmer, Johan& Feller, Liviu. 2015. Oculocutaneous Albinism and Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Skin of the Head and Neck in Sub-Saharan Africa. Journal of Skin Cancer،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lekalakala, P. T.…[et al.]. Oculocutaneous Albinism and Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Skin of the Head and Neck in Sub-Saharan Africa. Journal of Skin Cancer No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Lekalakala, P. T.& Khammissa, Razia A. G.& Kramer, B.& Ayo-Yusuf, O. A.& Lemmer, Johan& Feller, Liviu. Oculocutaneous Albinism and Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Skin of the Head and Neck in Sub-Saharan Africa. Journal of Skin Cancer. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1070245
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1070245