Oculocutaneous Albinism and Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Skin of the Head and Neck in Sub-Saharan Africa

Oculocutaneous Albinism and Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Skin of the Head and Neck in Sub-Saharan Africa

Oculocutaneous albinism which is characterised by impaired melanin biosynthesis is the most common inherited pigmentary disorder of the skin and it is common among Blacks in sub-Saharan Africa. All albinos are at great risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma of sun-exposed skin, and Black albinos...

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Main Authors: P. T. Lekalakala, R. A. G. Khammissa, B. Kramer, O. A. Ayo-Yusuf, J. Lemmer, L. Feller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2015-01-01
Series:Journal of Skin Cancer
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/167847
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