Background: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the commonest malignancy among Caucasians in Europe, North America, and Australia. This study attempted to identify the prevalence, risk factors, and outcome of management of this problem in our region. Methods: All the patients with histologic diagnosis of BCC presenting to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar during the study period Ja...

BACKGROUND The social reality of the albino needs to be more studied in Brazil, as myths and social segregation regarding this illness are likely to be found in the country, with psychosocial and medical implications. OBJECTIVE As this subject has not been referenced in previous scientific articles in Brazil, this research intends to evaluate the quality of life of the albinos that treated at...

Albinism in mammals is accompanied by specific morphological and functional alterations of the visual system. To understand their cellular basis we studied the physiological characteristics and transmembrane currents of pyramidal neurons in 350-microm-thick slices of visual cortex from pigmented and albino rats using whole-cell and gramicidin perforated patch-clamp recordings. The resting membr...

BACKGROUND Albinism is a genetic disorder characterized by lack of skin pigmentation. It has a worldwide distribution but is commoner in areas close to the equator like Nigeria. Skin cancers are a major risk associated with albinism and are thought to be a major cause of death in African albinos. Challenges faced in the care of these patients need to be highlighted in order to develop a holisti...

Background: Individuals with phototype VI compared to albinos have a natural protection against the cancerogenic effect of UV rays. The aim this study was describe epidemiological, clinical, and histopathological aspects skin cancer in non-albinos. Methodology: We conducted descriptive, cross-sectional over period ten years. Data collection retrospective exhaustive five dermatology units one on...

BACKGROUND Skin cancers are a major risk associated with albinism and are thought to be a major cause of death in African albinos. The challenges associated with the care of these patients are numerous and need to be addressed. The aim of this study was to outline the pattern and treatment outcome of skin cancers among albinos treated at our centre and to highlight challenges associated with th...

Using a computer-generated acuity task, the resolution of vertical and horizontal Landolt Cs was assessed at three levels of contrast, each for three different crowding conditions. Eighteen adults participated; six had congenital idiopathic nystagmus, six were oculocutaneous albinos and six served as controls. Contour interaction was evident when bars were placed 1 gap-width from the Landolt C ...