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View article: Complications of brain tumor surgery
Complications of brain tumor surgery Open
Background: There is a paucity of information regarding the surgical outcomes of brain tumors in sub-Saharan Africa. This study sought to address some of the existing gaps in knowledge concerning the epidemiology and management of brain tu…
View article: Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans of the Forehead: Case Report of a Rare Entity and Review of Literature
Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans of the Forehead: Case Report of a Rare Entity and Review of Literature Open
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare soft tissue sarcoma originating from fibroblasts in the dermal connective tissue, comprising approximately 1% of all soft tissue sarcomas. While most cases involve the trunk and extremities,…
View article: Synchronous Primary Malignancies: Incidental Detection of Ascending Colon Adenocarcinoma During Staging of Invasive Ductal Carcinoma of the Breast
Synchronous Primary Malignancies: Incidental Detection of Ascending Colon Adenocarcinoma During Staging of Invasive Ductal Carcinoma of the Breast Open
Multiple primary malignant neoplasms (MPMNs) are defined as two or more distinct tumors in the same individual. Synchronous breast and colon cancers are infrequent and present management challenges due to the lack of standardized guideline…
View article: Coccygectomy: Therapeutic Results of 12 Cases of Posttraumatic Coccygodynia
Coccygectomy: Therapeutic Results of 12 Cases of Posttraumatic Coccygodynia Open
Introduction Coccygodynia is pain localized in the coccygeal region. Symptoms can be relieved after conservative treatment. In refractory cases, surgical treatment gives good clinical results. We report 12 cases of posttraumatic coccygodyn…
View article: Breast Cancer Patterns and Surgical Oncology Practice in a Low-Income Setting of Sub-Saharan Africa
Breast Cancer Patterns and Surgical Oncology Practice in a Low-Income Setting of Sub-Saharan Africa Open
Objective: The purpose of the study was to highlight epidemiological and clinical specificities of BC in our setting as well as surgical management approaches. Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted in the surgical on…
View article: Sociodemographic and Histological Trends of Breast Lumps in A Sub-Saharan African Population: A Cross-Sectional Study in A Surgical Oncology Department
Sociodemographic and Histological Trends of Breast Lumps in A Sub-Saharan African Population: A Cross-Sectional Study in A Surgical Oncology Department Open
Objective: The purpose of the study was to present histological profile of both benign breast tumors (BBT) and breast cancer (BC) in our setting and highlight age trends in the occurrence of BBT. Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional st…
View article: The accuracy of core needle biopsy in determining histological type and Scarf-Bloom-Richardson grade in invasive breast cancer
The accuracy of core needle biopsy in determining histological type and Scarf-Bloom-Richardson grade in invasive breast cancer Open
Core needle biopsy provides information not only on the histological diagnosis but also about tumor grade and different prognosis factors for breast cancer. This study was designed to determine the accuracy of percutaneous core needle biop…
View article: Primary oto-rhino-laryngological cancers: Epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic aspects about 231 cases in Senegal
Primary oto-rhino-laryngological cancers: Epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic aspects about 231 cases in Senegal Open
Objective: establish the epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic profile of primary cancers of the oto-rhino-laryngological (ENT) sphere in a reference oncology service in Senegal. Methods: This is a retrospective descriptive study, cond…
View article: How a Cancer Registry Was Set up in Senegal: An Example to Follow for a Developing Country
How a Cancer Registry Was Set up in Senegal: An Example to Follow for a Developing Country Open
Objectives: Senegal, with the support of WHO, had begun the establishment of a National Cancer Registry in 2009, although it had been at a standstill since 1969; the objective of this work was to test the reliability of data collection too…
View article: Practical Notes on the Current ESMO Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Metastatic Colorectal Cancer in Resource-Constrained Environments of Low- to Middle-Income Countries
Practical Notes on the Current ESMO Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Metastatic Colorectal Cancer in Resource-Constrained Environments of Low- to Middle-Income Countries Open
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View article: Cystic Breast Cancer. A Confusing Entity. Study of 8 Cases at Dakar University Surgical Oncology Unit
Cystic Breast Cancer. A Confusing Entity. Study of 8 Cases at Dakar University Surgical Oncology Unit Open
Introduction: Cystic breast cancer is a rare entity. Breast cysts are most often benign. The clinical characteristics of malignancy are not specific. Objective: To report a series of malignant cystic tumors of the breast and to describe th…
View article: Surgery for Early Stage Invasive Cervical Cancer. Experience of the Oncology Department of Ledantec Hospital
Surgery for Early Stage Invasive Cervical Cancer. Experience of the Oncology Department of Ledantec Hospital Open
Background: Surgery is the treatment for early-stage cervical cancer. Radiochemotherapy is used in the treatment of locally advanced stages. But the choice of treatment can be difficult. Objective: The objective of this work was to evaluat…
View article: Preservation of the Intercostobrachial Nerve during Axillary Dissection for Breast Cancer at the Surgical Oncology Unit of Cancer Department of Dakar University
Preservation of the Intercostobrachial Nerve during Axillary Dissection for Breast Cancer at the Surgical Oncology Unit of Cancer Department of Dakar University Open
The intercostobrachial nerve (ICBN) is responsible for the sensory innervation of a part of the inner side of the arm. Injury of the intercostobrachial nerve is a complication of axillary dissection during lymph node dissection. Objective:…
View article: Frequency and types of EGFR mutation in Moroccan patients with non-small cell lung cancer
Frequency and types of EGFR mutation in Moroccan patients with non-small cell lung cancer Open
Background: Mutations in the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene are commonly observed in non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), particularly in adenocarcinoma histology (aNSCLC). The frequency of EGFR mutations is ethnicity-dependen…