2013
DOI: 10.1159/000356834
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Patient-Related Delay in Presentation for Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma. A Cross-Sectional Clinical Study

Abstract: Background: Delayed diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) increases recurrence, metastatic potential, and management costs. This study aims to identify risk factors of patient-related delayed presentation in cutaneous SCC. Patients and Methods: A total of 513 patients, who first sought care for cutaneous lesions that were subsequently removed and histologically confirmed as SCCs, were included. Attitude to symptoms, psychosocial profile, and reasons for delayed presentation were obtained via a structured … Show more

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“…This can most likely be attributed to sex differences in self‐image and concern about cosmetic appearance; women may seek treatment for suspect lesions earlier. Kakagia and colleagues found female sex to be an independent determinant of early presentation of skin lesions subsequently histologically confirmed as SCC. Men with smaller lesions may be more likely to be referred for traditional excision.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…This can most likely be attributed to sex differences in self‐image and concern about cosmetic appearance; women may seek treatment for suspect lesions earlier. Kakagia and colleagues found female sex to be an independent determinant of early presentation of skin lesions subsequently histologically confirmed as SCC. Men with smaller lesions may be more likely to be referred for traditional excision.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…O elevado índice de pacientes que havia cursado apenas o ensino fundamental e que possuía renda mensal de um salário mínimo confirmou os dados de um estudo epidemiológico similar que envolveu usuários de Instituições públicas. Os autores relataram a existência der uma forte relação entre a presença de neoplasias e o baixo grau de escolaridade, baixa classe social, falta de acesso à informação e à saúde (8) . De fato, o diagnóstico e o tratamento do câncer podem variar de acordo com os determinantes socioeconômicos e culturais de cada indivíduo (3,8) .…”
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“…Os autores relataram a existência der uma forte relação entre a presença de neoplasias e o baixo grau de escolaridade, baixa classe social, falta de acesso à informação e à saúde (8) . De fato, o diagnóstico e o tratamento do câncer podem variar de acordo com os determinantes socioeconômicos e culturais de cada indivíduo (3,8) . Outro estudo afirma ainda que quanto menor o grau de instrução, maior o risco do diagnóstico avançado dos tumores (11) .…”
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