A 10-year study of squamous cell carcinoma in Hamedan in the west of Iran (1993-2002)

Background Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common form of skin cancer in Caucasians. Environmental factors, especially sunlight, play an important role in its pathogenesis. Aim To better define the frequency and characteristics of SCC in patients biopsied at Hamedan Sina H...

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Published in:International journal of dermatology 2006-01, Vol.45 (1), p.37-39
Main Authors: Zamanian, Abbas, Farshchian, Mahmood, Meheralian, Azame
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Age Distribution
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Biological and medical sciences
Biopsy, Needle
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - epidemiology
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - pathology
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - therapy
Child
Child, Preschool
Cross-Sectional Studies
Dermatology
Developing Countries
Female
Humans
Incidence
Iran - epidemiology
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Neoplasm Staging
Prognosis
Risk Assessment
Sex Distribution
Skin Neoplasms - epidemiology
Skin Neoplasms - pathology
Skin Neoplasms - therapy
Time Factors
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Summary:Background Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common form of skin cancer in Caucasians. Environmental factors, especially sunlight, play an important role in its pathogenesis. Aim To better define the frequency and characteristics of SCC in patients biopsied at Hamedan Sina Hospital in the west of Iran. Methods This descriptive cross‐sectional study was carried out in patients diagnosed with SCC in the Department of Dermatology, Hamedan Sina Hospital, Hamedan, Iran, in the 10‐year period from 1993 to 2002. Results From a total of 6846 biopsies, 669 skin cancers were diagnosed, including 449 (66.67%) basal cell carcinomas (BCC) and 179 (26.76%) SCC. The head and face were the most common sites of SCC location. Farming was the most common occupation. Conclusion SCC is the second most common form of skin malignancy in the west of Iran. Sunlight may play a role in the etiology of this tumor.
ISSN:0011-9059
1365-4632
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-4632.2005.02336.x