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Skin disease and malignancy. An epidemiological study.

B Sigurgeirsson1

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.

Acta Dermato-Venereologica. Supplementum
|January 1, 1992
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This study developed the CANEST computer program to assess cancer risk in patients with dermatological disorders. While chronic urticaria showed no cancer association, basal cell carcinoma and positive patch tests were linked to increased malignancy risks.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Oncology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Dermatological disorders are common, and their association with secondary malignancies requires thorough investigation.
  • Accurate estimation of cancer risk in specific patient populations is crucial for early detection and prevention strategies.
  • Previous studies have suggested potential links between certain skin conditions and increased cancer risk, necessitating further research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a computer program, CANEST, for estimating cancer risk in patient cohorts.
  • To investigate the association between specific dermatological disorders (chronic urticaria, condylomata acuminata, basal cell carcinoma, lichen planus, positive patch tests) and cancer risk.
  • To quantify the observed versus expected cancer incidence in these patient groups using population-based cancer registry data.

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Main Methods:

  • Development of the CANEST computer program utilizing Swedish Cancer Register incidence data (1958-1987).
  • Retrospective cohort study design involving patients from Swedish dermatology departments and national registers.
  • Matching of patient records with the Swedish Cancer Register to determine actual cancer diagnoses and compare with expected numbers.

Main Results:

  • No significant association found between chronic urticaria and malignancy.
  • Condylomata acuminata patients showed no increased risk for cervical cancer in situ but a higher risk of genitourinary cancers in males.
  • Basal cell carcinoma patients exhibited increased risks for general malignancy, melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, lung, thyroid, and cervical cancers. Lichen planus patients had an increased risk for oral cancer in males. Positive patch tests in males were associated with increased risks for lung, larynx, cervical, and prostate cancers.

Conclusions:

  • The CANEST program provides a tool for estimating cancer risk in dermatological patient populations.
  • Specific dermatological conditions like basal cell carcinoma and positive patch tests are associated with increased risks for various cancers.
  • The findings suggest potential underlying factors, such as immune system dysfunction or occupational exposures, warranting further investigation.