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Post-burn squamous cell cancers in Nigerians.

L M Iregbulem¹

¹Department of Plastic Surgery, National Hospital for Orthopaedic and Plastic Surgery, Enugu, Nigeria.

British Journal of Plastic Surgery

|September 1, 1987

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This study reviewed 18 post-burn skin cancer patients in Enugu. Aggressive surgery achieved an 87% 5-year survival rate for lower limb squamous cell carcinomas.

Area of Science:

Dermatology
Oncology
Public Health

Background:

Skin cancer is a significant health concern, particularly in regions with high burn incidence.
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a common type of skin cancer, and its occurrence after burns (post-burn SCC) presents unique challenges.
Understanding the epidemiology and treatment outcomes of post-burn SCC is crucial for improving patient survival and management.

Purpose of the Study:

To review cases of post-burn skin cancer in Enugu, Nigeria, over an 8-year period.
To analyze the characteristics of these tumors, including differentiation and incubation period.
To evaluate the effectiveness of an aggressive surgical treatment approach and its impact on survival rates.

Main Methods:

Retrospective review of 18 patients diagnosed with post-burn skin cancer at a single center in Enugu.

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Analysis of patient demographics, tumor characteristics (histological type, differentiation), and treatment modalities.

Assessment of treatment outcomes, focusing on 5-year survival rates, particularly for lower limb tumors.

Main Results:

All 18 tumors were well-differentiated squamous cell carcinomas.
The mean patient age was 36 years, with a mean incubation period of 17.5 years.
An aggressive surgical treatment policy resulted in an 87% 5-year survival rate for lower limb tumors.
Post-burn skin epitheliomas were the largest group of SCCs seen in Enugu, excluding those secondary to other dermatological diseases.

Conclusions:

Post-burn squamous cell carcinoma is a significant issue in Enugu, Nigeria.
An aggressive surgical approach can lead to favorable survival outcomes for lower limb post-burn SCC.
Further research into the specific risk factors and optimal management strategies for post-burn skin cancers in this population is warranted.