Primary scalp cancer in Singapore

Fong, P. H.

doi:10.1097/00006534-198707000-00083

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“…However, Fong et al 7 from Singapore reported that squamous cell carcinoma outnumbered basal cell carcinoma and that scalp cancers were more common in Chinese patients but very rare in Indian patients. 7 Because the patients in the series of Fong et al 7 were mainly Chinese, the discrepancy between the result of Fong et al 7 and our result might be owing to the geographic or genetic variations among the same race.…”

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“…7 Our study found malignant scalp tumors accounted for only 1.4% of all skin cancers. We found that the majority of the malignant scalp tumors occurred in middle-aged and elderly individuals, a finding consistent with previous reports.…”

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“…We found that the majority of the malignant scalp tumors occurred in middle-aged and elderly individuals, a finding consistent with previous reports. 7,9 To our knowledge, there were only two similar reports 7,9 of scalp malignancies available in the MEDLINE database from 1966 to 2006 and a comparison among series is summarized in Table II. Our study was comprised of a larger number of cases and a wider spectrum of histologic types.…”

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“…5,6 Furthermore, only few English-language articles regarding the epidemiology and histology of scalp malignancies could be found in the literature. [7][8][9] Using the long-term database of a large general medical center in Taiwan, our study analyzed a large population of cases to determine the histopathologic spectrum of scalp malignancies and patient demographics.…”

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Malignant cutaneous tumors of the scalp: A study of demographic characteristics and histologic distributions of 398 Taiwanese patients

Chiu¹,

Lin

Kuo

et al. 2007

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

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Malignant cutaneous tumors of the scalp: A study of demographic characteristics and histologic distributions of 398 Taiwanese patients

Chiu¹,

Lin

Kuo

et al. 2007

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

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“…1 Overall, squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) are more common than basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) in this anatomic region. 2 Although skin cancers on the scalp are not uncommon in men, women are offered protection from developing skin cancers of the scalp by their maintenance of relatively longer hair and their reduced likelihood of developing alopecia resulting in exposure of scalp skin to solar radiation. To our knowledge, there has been no previously published study on skin cancers on the scalp of women.…”

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Analysis of 197 female scalp tumors treated with Mohs micrographic surgery

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Silapunt²,

Goldberg³

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An overview of scalp dermatoses in a tertiary care institute

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is a common disorder in Children that includes atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, tinea capitis, and psoriasis. 1 In a survey of 735 adults in the United States, 39% experienced some flaking, and almost 50% complained of scalp itch. 2In human societies, hair and scalp now play an important role in appearance and sexual signalling; original functional roles of protection and heat conservation are secondary, and changes in the appearance of skin and hair, which affect self-esteem and confidence in social settings, have become primary. The good condition of the scalp has a considerable effect on the patient's psychological well-being and social interaction. The ABSTRACTBackground: The scalp is unique among skin areas in humans, with high follicular density and high rate of sebum production which though providing thermal insulation also creates an environment conducive to superficial mycotic infections and parasitic infestations. As there is a paucity of studies on scalp dermatoses in the Indian and Western literature, a clinical study of these scalp dermatoses can unravel the common clinico-epidemiological manifestations in our population. Methods: This is a prospective observational study conducted for a period of 6 months. All the patients reporting to our department were evaluated for entry into the study and patients having scalp lesions were enrolled. A detailed clinical history and a thorough scalp examination were performed. Results: The incidence of scalp dermatoses is more among adolescents and early adulthood with a male to female ratio 1.8:1. 57% of patients had lesions exclusive to scalp. Scalp was the initial site of presentation in 54.6% of cases who had generalized lesions. Itching (n=107; 53.5%) is the commonest presenting complaint. Among the scalp sites, parietal area was involved the most (73%). The most common dermatoses were psoriasis (21.5%) followed by alopecia areata (11.5%). Conclusions: The scalp dermatoses have significant psychological impact affecting the social profile of the patients. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first Indian study on scalp dermatoses involving all age groups which gives a precise clinical insight into scalp dermatoses.

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Primary scalp cancer in Singapore

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Malignant cutaneous tumors of the scalp: A study of demographic characteristics and histologic distributions of 398 Taiwanese patients

Malignant cutaneous tumors of the scalp: A study of demographic characteristics and histologic distributions of 398 Taiwanese patients

Analysis of 197 female scalp tumors treated with Mohs micrographic surgery

An overview of scalp dermatoses in a tertiary care institute

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