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A one year multicenter retrospective study of rare melanoma sub-types in an African cohort

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background: In the last few years, there has been an increased incidence of melanoma in all populations. The incidence is increasing more worldwide in white population where fair skin individuals receive excessive sun exposure. Melanoma is an uncommon disease in African populations however when it occurs it is often diagnosed late with a poor prognosis.

Source: EJC Skin Cancer

DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcskn.2025.100419

Authors: K. Adoke, S. Mohammad Haruna, A. Salihu, F. Mohammed

Institutions: Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Ahmadu Bello University, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,340