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Clinico-pathological Characteristics of Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma in Pakistan.
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Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP [J Coll Physicians Surg Pak] 2020 Nov; Vol. 30 (11), pp. 1197-1200. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Objective: To analyse epidemiological and clinical characteristics of patients presenting with cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM) in Pakistan; and to compare the results with other studies.<br />Study Design: Case series.<br />Place and Duration of Study: Shaukat Khaum Memorial Cancer Hospital (SKMCH) from January 1997 to December 2017.<br />Methodology: All patients presenting to the study centre with a diagnosis of CMM were included in the study. Non-cutaneous melanoma cases were excluded. Patient demographics, tumor type, and tumor stage were recorded retrospectively. All data were analysed in SPSS and descriptive statistics were determined.<br />Results: A total of 169 CMM patients were registered during a 20-year period. The highest incidence of melanoma was seen in the age group 40-59 years (n=69, 40.8%). Most common clinical subtype was unspecified melanoma (n=154, 91%). The most frequently observed T-stage at presentation was Tx (n=124, 73.4%), followed by T4 (n=23, 13.6%). With regard to body distribution, CM was seen most commonly in the lower limb including hip.<br />Conclusion: CMM is a rare disease in Pakistan. However, patients tend to present at a more advanced stage. Identification of risk factors and tumor characteristics is, therefore, of paramount importance in managing these patients. Key Words: Cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM), Pakistan, Lower middle income country, Stage.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1681-7168
- Volume :
- 30
- Issue :
- 11
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 33222740
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.29271/jcpsp.2020.11.1197