International Journal of
Medicine and Medical Sciences

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Med. Med. Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9723
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJMMS
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 535

Case Report

Rhabdomyosarcoma followed six episodes of squamous cell carcinoma in a Nigerian albino: A case report

Wilson I. B. Onuigbo*
  • Wilson I. B. Onuigbo*
  • Department of Pathology, National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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James C. Nwozo
  • James C. Nwozo
  • Plastic Surgery, National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Richard E. Nnabuko
  • Richard E. Nnabuko
  • Plastic Surgery, National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 13 December 2013
  •  Accepted: 08 October 2014
  •  Published: 30 November 2014

Abstract

Beginning from 1975, a Nigerian albino aged 27 years developed squamous cell carcinoma that recurred a total of seven times, the last being a rhabdomyosarcoma in 2005 at the age of 61 years. In this context, we are aware of published cases of carcinoma but not of sarcoma. With special reference to albinism, squamous cell carcinomas superabound. If at all, resections are scarcely carried out more than once.

 

Key words: Rhabdomyosarcoma, squamous cell carcinoma, albino, Nigeria.

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