Clinicopathological Pattern of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer in Kuwait: A Retrospective Study

Abstract Objective: One in every three diagnosed malignancies is skin cancer, making it the most prevalent type of cancer in the world. As skin cancer is not commonly reported in Kuwait, this study was conducted to analyze the clinicopathological characteristics of nonmelanoma skin cancers (NMSC), p...

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Published in:Medical principles and practice 2024-04, Vol.33 (2), p.133-138
Main Authors: Almutairi, Rawan, Al-Awadhi, Rana, Al-Sabah, Humoud
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age groups
Dermatology
Females
Gender
Morphology
Original Paper
Patients
Radiation
Skin cancer
Squamous cell carcinoma
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Summary:Abstract Objective: One in every three diagnosed malignancies is skin cancer, making it the most prevalent type of cancer in the world. As skin cancer is not commonly reported in Kuwait, this study was conducted to analyze the clinicopathological characteristics of nonmelanoma skin cancers (NMSC), primarily basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), during the last 13 years in a tertiary dermatology center in Kuwait. Materials and Methods: Data were searched for patients with NMSC, primarily BCC and SCC, from 2010 to 2022. A retrospective review was conducted and descriptive data analysis was performed. Results: Of 7,645 cases, a total of 146 patients had NMSC. The patient’s average age was 64.9 years. 123 cases (84.2%) had BCC, whereas 23 (15.8%) had SCC. Most of the tumors were seen on the face (35.6%), scalp (20.8%), and nose (17.8%), followed by the back (6.2%), trunk (5.5%), and ear (5.5%). Well-differentiated Cutaneous SCCs were detected in 82.6% of cases. Ulceration was observed in (21.9%) of tumors. The nodular BCC subtype was observed in 50.4% of patients. Conclusion: BCC is the most common type of NMSC detected in Kuwait, with the scalp and face being the most common sites of involvement. Any suspicious lesions should be biopsied to rule out skin malignancy. Highlights of the StudyThis is a retrospective and descriptive study that highlights the clinicopathological characteristics of nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) in Kuwait.Most of the tumors were seen on the face and scalp.Traditional clothes worn by men which cover the head and neck regions represent a protective factor from NMSC.
ISSN:1011-7571
1423-0151
1423-0151
DOI:10.1159/000536010