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Mohammadzadeh H, Alami A, Khakestani M. Epidemiological Evaluation of Basal Cell Carcinoma in Patients Referring to the Dermatology Clinic of Allameh Bohlool Gonabadi Hospital from 2016-2019. Intern Med Today 2023; 29 (2) :98-104
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1- Assistant Professor of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Iran , Mohammadzadeh.hamideh@yahoo.com
2- Professor of Epidemiology, School of Health, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Iran
3- Nursing Research Center, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran
2- Professor of Epidemiology, School of Health, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Iran
3- Nursing Research Center, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran
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Aims:Skin cancers are among the most prevalent skin diseases across the globe. In recent years, we are witnessing an increasing rate of skin cancer. Therefore, the present study aimed at epidemiological evaluation of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) in patients referring to the dermatology clinic of Allameh Bohlool Gonabadi Hospital from 2016 to 2019.
Materials &Method:The present retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted on patients with suspected BCC referring to the skin clinic of Allameh Bohlool Gonabadi Hospital from April 2015 to September 2018. Their skin biopsy samples were sent to Allameh Behlool Gonabadi Hospital Pathology Laboratory for diagnosis. Based on the research criteria, 149 completed pathology reports were examined, and BCC was on the list of clinical differential diagnoses of skin lesions. Data were analyzed in SPSS software (version 20). A p-value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Findings:In the present study, the prevalence of BCC was calculated at 36.2%. Based on the location of the BCC lesion, the most affected area was the face. A statistically significant relationship was found between age and the prevalence of BCC. Nonetheless, the prevalence of BCC displayed no statistical relationship with gender and place of residence.
Conclusion:As evidenced by the obtained results, old age and male gender increase the probability of facial BCC. This finding can be ascribed to more prolonged contact of the face with direct sunlight or carcinogenic substances; therefore, screening programs are recommended for the diagnosis of this disease in its early stages.
Materials &Method:The present retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted on patients with suspected BCC referring to the skin clinic of Allameh Bohlool Gonabadi Hospital from April 2015 to September 2018. Their skin biopsy samples were sent to Allameh Behlool Gonabadi Hospital Pathology Laboratory for diagnosis. Based on the research criteria, 149 completed pathology reports were examined, and BCC was on the list of clinical differential diagnoses of skin lesions. Data were analyzed in SPSS software (version 20). A p-value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Findings:In the present study, the prevalence of BCC was calculated at 36.2%. Based on the location of the BCC lesion, the most affected area was the face. A statistically significant relationship was found between age and the prevalence of BCC. Nonetheless, the prevalence of BCC displayed no statistical relationship with gender and place of residence.
Conclusion:As evidenced by the obtained results, old age and male gender increase the probability of facial BCC. This finding can be ascribed to more prolonged contact of the face with direct sunlight or carcinogenic substances; therefore, screening programs are recommended for the diagnosis of this disease in its early stages.
Type of Study: Original |
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Internal Medicine
Received: 2023/06/3 | Accepted: 2023/12/11 | Published: 2024/02/4
Received: 2023/06/3 | Accepted: 2023/12/11 | Published: 2024/02/4
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