Head and neck cancers: An histopathologic review of cases seen in three Tertiary Hospitals in Northwestern Nigeria

Akinshipo, Abdulwarith; Taiwo, Abdulrazak O; Abdullahi, Muhammad; Fatimah, Abdulqadir Yalaraba; Sahabi, Saddiku Malami; Ahmed, M.

doi:10.4103/jcls.jcls_18_17

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“…Less common types include adenocarcinoma (9.4%), lymphomas (7.6%), adenoid cystic carcinoma (5.7%), sarcomas (3.8%) and acinic cell carcinoma (1.9%). An overwhelming majority (82.9%) of head and neck cancers in this study are of epithelial origin which largely mirrors the pattern in several similar studies in Nigeria such as those by Nwawolo et al (carcinomas 91.0% and sarcomas 6.6%), [14] Forae et al (carcinomas 83.4%, lymphomas 7.7% and sarcomas 3.5%), [6] Akinshipo et al (carcinomas 70.0%, sarcomas 15.0% and sarcomas 15.0%) [7] and Ologe et al (carcinomas 70.8%, lymphomas 20.2% and blastomas 9.0%). [15] The predominance of epithelial cancers is understandable considering that majority of the surfaces of the upper aerodigestive tract where tumourigenesis generally occurs are lined by squamous cell and columnar epithelium.…”

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“…This difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.095). Similar pattern was recorded in similar studies notably by Forae et al, [6] Akinshipo et al [7] and Kanu et al [8] A systematic review by da Lilly-Tariah et al also found M:F ratio ranging from 1.1:1 to 2.3:1 after reviewing 27 publications on the subject. [9] The reason for this pattern is not known however, it may partly be due to the overwhelming preponderance of the male gender in laryngeal cancers which have widely been reported to be among the commonest head and neck cancers in this part of the world.…”

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confidence: 83%

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Pattern of Head and Neck Cancer Presentation and Management in a Tertiary Hospital in Owerri, South- East Nigeria

2022

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Background: Head and neck cancers are increasingly becoming a prominent part of oncological practice in Nigeria due to increasing awareness and advances in this area of practice. Tumours of the head and neck region make up about 5-30% of all tumours in the body and often constitute a burden that impacts their sufferers physically, socially, financially and psychologically. In addition, there has been enormous challenges in the management of these conditions in a developing setting such as ours. The study aimed at assessing the pattern of presentation and management of head and neck cancers cases that presented at Federal Medical Centre,

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Pattern of Head and Neck Cancer Presentation and Management in a Tertiary Hospital in Owerri, South- East Nigeria

2022

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“…Most frequent histological type, mean age and sex-ratio by main Head and neck cancers sites in Benin from 2009 to 2014. Africa and even in other parts of Nigeria with a sex ratio equal to 1.2[32]. This led the authors to raise the possibility of the existence of risk factors other than tobacco and alcohol, including HPV infection.…”

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Histo-Epidemiological Profile of Head and Neck Cancers in Benin

Hounkpatin¹,

Brun²,

Balle³

et al. 2020

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Background: The collection of data on cancers is essential to assess their importance in a population and plan control strategies. In Benin as in many sub-Saharan Africa countries, cancer data are often not well informed. Purpose: To study the epidemiological and anatomopathological profiles of head and neck cancers. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study of head and neck cancers in Benin from January 2009 to 31 December 2014. These tumours were collected in the registers of the 5 anatomy-pathological laboratories in Benin as well as in that of the only hospital in the country that sends its requests for histological examination abroad. Results: During the period, 611 cases of head and neck tumour were reported, including 298 malignant cases, or 48.8%. The average age was 45.3 ± 18.7 years (extremes: 1 year and 91 years) with a maximum of cases between 50 and 60 years (19.1%). The sex ratio was 1.2. The cancers occurred mainly in the pharynx (27.9%), the oral cavity (19.8%), the nose, sinuses and jaws (18.1%), the thyroid (12.8%), the salivary glands (8.7%) and the larynx (8.4%). They were of epithelial origin in 79.5% of cases, mainly squamous cell carcinomas (50.3%) and lymphomas in 12.8% of cases. Conclusion: Head and neck cancer is preventable. A special place should be given to the fight against cancer in Benin. Strategies to prevent and manage these cancers cannot be put in place without accurate data collection.

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“…[17] Similarly, incidence of HN lesions in Nigeria is scarce. However, Erinoso et [15,18,19] Thus, there is a great need to conduct a nationwide multicenter study to determine the incidence of HN lesions in Nigeria, particularly for HN malignant lesions.…”

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A 10-year review of the clinicopathological patterns and prevalence of head and neck lesions in a tertiary health facility in Uyo, South-South Nigeria

Inoh

Kudamnya

Eziagu

et al. 2021

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Objectives: Head and neck (HN) lesions occur globally, with remarkable morbidity and mortality. However, in our setting, relevant data are lacking to show its clinicopathologic nature. Hence, we aimed to review the clinicopathological patterns and incidence of HN lesions within a 10-year (January 2010 to December 2019) period as well as provide useful data/information to help in better future management of patients with HN lesions. Material and Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study of HN lesions (with respect to age, gender, site of lesion, and histopathological diagnosis) at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital Uyo from January 2010 to December 2019. Results: A total of 276 HN lesions were analyzed over a 10-year period, with a prevalence of 0.004. Patients with the highest volume of HN lesions were within the 30–<40 age group. The lesions were more in females (53.6%) with M: F ratio of 1:1.2. There were more neoplastic HN lesions (85.1%) than non-neoplastic HN lesions (14.9%). The benign HN lesions (67.7%) were also more frequent than the malignant HN lesions (32.3%). And the benign neoplastic HN lesions (79.5%) were more than benign non-neoplastic HN lesions (20.5%). Conclusion: The most common HN lesions, respectively, in different subcategories, found in this study were squamous cell carcinoma, nodular goiter, inflammatory nasal polyps, and cystic hygroma. We recommend study of HN lesions’ possible etiologic/risk factors as well as a nationwide survey to determine a national prevalence of HN lesions.

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Head and neck cancers: An histopathologic review of cases seen in three Tertiary Hospitals in Northwestern Nigeria

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Pattern of Head and Neck Cancer Presentation and Management in a Tertiary Hospital in Owerri, South- East Nigeria

Pattern of Head and Neck Cancer Presentation and Management in a Tertiary Hospital in Owerri, South- East Nigeria

Histo-Epidemiological Profile of Head and Neck Cancers in Benin

A 10-year review of the clinicopathological patterns and prevalence of head and neck lesions in a tertiary health facility in Uyo, South-South Nigeria

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