Squamous Cell Carcinoma in African Children with Xeroderma Pigmentosum: Three Case Reports

• Main Authors: Mamadou Kaloga (Author), Pauline Dioussé (Author), Boubacar Ahy Diatta (Author), Mariama Bammo (Author), Sarah Kourouma (Author), Almamy Diabate (Author), Ndiaga Gueye (Author), Haby Dione (Author), Moussa Diallo (Author), Bernard Marcel Diop (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Karger Publishers, 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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Introduction: Xeroderma pigmentosum is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disease. This disease predisposes patients to early-onset skin cancers, particularly squamous cell carcinoma. Here, we report 3 pediatric cases, including 2 deaths. Observation: The subjects included 2 boys and 1 girl with ski...