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An Analysis of Biopsies for Suspected Skin Cancer at a Tertiary Care Dermatology Clinic in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

Johann de WetMinette SteynHenry F JordaanRhodine SmithSaskya ClaasensWillem I Visser
Published in: Journal of skin cancer (2020)
This study provides valuable scientific data on the accuracy of skin cancer diagnosis, distribution and patient demographics in the Western Cape Province of South Africa, on which further research can be based. The study highlights the burden of skin cancer on this specific population group and calls for standardised reporting methods and increased surveillance of skin cancers.
Keyphrases
  • south africa
  • skin cancer
  • hiv positive
  • tertiary care
  • public health
  • risk factors
  • machine learning
  • big data
  • hepatitis c virus
  • deep learning
  • ultrasound guided
  • human immunodeficiency virus
  • adverse drug
  • soft tissue