Histopathological pattern of skin cancer in Western region of Saudi Arabia

Albasri, Abdulkader M.; Borhan, Walaa

doi:10.15537/smj.2018.10.22679

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“…Similar results of less frequency of melanoma were seen in various other studies from Asia. [11][12][13][16][17][18] This is in contrast to the higher frequencies of melanoma from Australia and European countries. 25,-27 In the present study, among the benign tumors, seborrheic keratosis was the most common 19.0%, followed by intradermal nevus 13.3%.…”

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Skin Tumors among Biopsy Samples in Patients Attending Dermatological Out Patient Department in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Nepal: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

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Introduction: Skin tumors are on the rise in the Nepalese community. The different morphological pattern of skin tumors requires its meticulous categorization for understanding its effect on prognosis and treatment. Our study aimed at studying the prevalence of skin tumors among the skin biopsies performed in the dermatology outpatient department in a tertiary care hospital of Nepal. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was done from skin biopsy samples from 1st January, 2017 to 31st December, 2019, at a tertiary care center. Ethical clearance was taken from the institutional review committee (IRC), Ref No: 056-077/078. Convenience sampling was done. A self-designed proforma containing questions on the patients' socio-demographic data and clinical details were used, and a biopsy of those clinically suspected to have skin tumors was done. Skin tumors were classified according to the World Health Organization 2018 classification of skin tumors. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences Version 16. Point estimate at 95% Confidence Interval was done, and frequency and proportion were calculated. Results: A total of 671 skin biopsies were done during this study, out of which 125 (18.63%) at 95% Confidence Interval (15.68-21.57) were diagnosed with skin tumors. Among them, 77 (61.6%) were female, and 48 (38.4%) were male. Among the diagnosed cases, 105 (84%) were benign, and 20 (16%) were malignant. Conclusions: The findings from our study show the increasing prevalence of skin tumors, and the results were comparable to other similar studies conducted in various parts of Nepal.

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“…Similar results of higher frequency of BCC have been reported in studies done in Nepal as well as other countries. 7,[16][17][18][19] But some other studies have shown SCC as the commonest malignant skin tumor. 9-15. Malignant melanoma was found to be the least common malignant tumor constituting only a single case in this study.…”

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Skin Tumors among Biopsy Samples in Patients Attending Dermatological Out Patient Department in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Nepal: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

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“…is systematic review presented a summary of populationbased data describing the pattern of skin disease in Saudi Arabia. Previous studies investigated the pattern of skin and skin-related diseases in different regions of Saudi Arabia such as Madinah, Al-Khobar, Jeddah, Al-Baha, Hail, Abha, Qassim, and Najran through population-based cross-sectional studies, which reflect the true pattern of skin diseases in Saudi Arabia [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15]. Although these included data did not cover every part of Saudi Arabia, the results are generalizable to other populations and reflect the current evidence of the frequency, type, and distribution of skin diseases in different geographical areas in Saudi Arabia.…”

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“…e fourteen Saudi studies reported the frequency of the skin disease patterns in different regions in Saudi Arabia with a total sample size of 30436 patients. Only two studies reported the pattern of skin cancers only in southeastern and western regions in Saudi Arabia, with a total sample size of 395 patients with skin cancer [6,10]. Baseline characteristics and summary of the included studies are reported in Table 1.…”

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“…In Saudi Arabia, the large epidemiological studies on patterns of skin diseases are scanty. Previous epidemiological studies in Saudi Arabia investigated the pattern of skin and skin-related diseases in different regions of Saudi Arabia such as Madinah, Al-Khobar, Jeddah, Al-Baha, Hail, Abha, Qassim, and Najran [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15], which reflect the pattern of skin and skinrelated diseases in Saudi Arabia. erefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to gather available epidemiological data describing the pattern of skin diseases and investigate the current evidence of frequency, type, and distribution of skin disorders in different geographical areas in Saudi Arabia.…”

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Epidemiological Patterns of Skin Disease in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Almohideb

2020

Dermatology Research and Practice

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Background. Large epidemiological studies on patterns of skin diseases in Saudi Arabia are scarce. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to gather available epidemiologic data describing the pattern of skin diseases in different geographical areas in Saudi Arabia. Methods. A comprehensive literature search of articles was conducted in PubMed, SCOPUS, and Web of Science through October 2019. We included all published cross-sectional studies that provided data on relevant incidence or prevalence of skin disease in Saudi Arabia. The risk of bias within the included cross-sectional studies was assessed using the Hoy tool for the prevalence studies. All statistical analysis was performed using the Comprehensive Meta-analysis software. Results. The present meta-analysis included 14 studies that reported the frequency of the skin disease patterns in different regions in Saudi Arabia with a total sample size of 30436 patients with an overall low risk of bias. The diseases of skin appendages and dermatitis were the most commonly reported skin diseases in Saudi Arabia (24.8% (95% CI, 24.3–25.3) and 24% (95% CI, 23.6%–24.6%), respectively). Skin infection represented about 18.5% (95% CI, 18.1%–19%), while the papulosquamous disorders represented 5.3% (95% CI, 5%–5.6%) of the skin diseases in Saudi Arabia. Skin cancers were pooled from only two studies. Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma were the most common malignant neoplasm in Saudi Arabia (51.4% and 22.5% of the malignant neoplasm, respectively), while malignant melanoma represents only 3.8% of the malignant skin cancer. Conclusion. Adnexal disorders and dermatitis are the most common skin disease in Saudi Arabia, followed by skin infection and pigmentary disorders. While skin cancer is more frequent than other countries, awareness campaigns should be initiated to increase knowledge about the harmful effect of long-term sun exposure.

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Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides associated with follicular mucinosis: A case report and mini review

Aldayhum,

Alshahrani,

Hussein

et al. 2024

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Key Clinical MessageF‐MF is a rare non‐classic variant of MF. In the case of hair loss, this should be a diagnostic consideration. The essence of the diagnosis of F‐MF is a careful medical history, physical examination, and a combination of immunohistological and molecular analyses (Cureus. 2022; 14:e21231, Ann Saudi Med. 2012; 32:283, Oman Med J. 2012; 27:134, Int J Dermatol. 2016; 55:1396, Saudi Med J. 2018; 39:994 and Case Rep Oncol. 2018; 11:436).AbstractMycosis fungoides (MF) is a primary cutaneous T‐cell lymphoma with multiple subtypes. Follicular MF (F‐MF) is a non‐classic variant of MF. Histological features entail folliculotropism and damage of the epithelium lining of the hair follicles with or without mucin deposition. A 52‐year‐old male patient complained of recurrent skin lesions on the scalp over 8 months. The lesions appeared suddenly, enlarged over time, and became itchy. A skin punch biopsy was performed. Histological features included mucin deposits in the epithelium of the hair follicles and dense, predominantly perifollicular atypical lymphocytes infiltrating the follicular epithelium. The lymphoid cells were composed of CD3‐positive T cells (CD4/CD8‐positive T cells) with a shift in favor of the former. The case was diagnosed as F‐MF on an immunohistological basis. The diagnosis of F‐MF is often difficult for dermatologists and dermatopathologists alike. Not only clinicopathological correlations but also immunohistochemical and molecular analysis are required.

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Histopathological pattern of skin cancer in Western region of Saudi Arabia

Cited by 12 publications

References 24 publications

Skin Tumors among Biopsy Samples in Patients Attending Dermatological Out Patient Department in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Nepal: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

Skin Tumors among Biopsy Samples in Patients Attending Dermatological Out Patient Department in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Nepal: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

Epidemiological Patterns of Skin Disease in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides associated with follicular mucinosis: A case report and mini review

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