HISTOPATHOLOGICAL SPECTRUM OF SKIN ADNEXAL NEOPLASMS AT MAYO HOSPITAL, LAHORE

  • Faiqa Saman King Edward Medical University
  • Safeena Sarfraz Mayo Hospital, Lahore
  • Madiha Arshad King Edward Medical University
  • Shahida Niazi King Edward Medical University
  • Qurat ul Ain Tahir King Edward Medical University
  • Raheel Ahmed King Edward Medical University
Keywords: adnexal tumors of skin, benign, malignant

Abstract

Objective: To find out the frequency of benign and malignant skin adnexal neoplasms.

Study design: Descriptive study.

Materials and methods: It is a descriptive study in which we studied all cases of skin adnexal tumors that are registered in Mayo hospital over the period of six months. Tumors were evaluated according to the type and site , age and gender of the patient. The tumors are classified by WHO classification. Data collected was analyzed using SPSS Version 21 for statistical analysis.

Results:  45 skin adnexal tumors were studied in which, 40 (88.9%) were benign and 5 (11.1%) were malignant.

Conclusion: Skin adnexal tumors are comparatively uncommon lesions. Benign neoplasms are more frequent than malignant.

 

Author Biographies

Faiqa Saman, King Edward Medical University

MLT Student

Safeena Sarfraz, Mayo Hospital, Lahore

Consultant Pathologist

Madiha Arshad, King Edward Medical University

Consultant Pathologist

Shahida Niazi, King Edward Medical University

Department of Pathology, Professor 

Qurat ul Ain Tahir, King Edward Medical University

Department of Pathology, Assistant Professor

Raheel Ahmed, King Edward Medical University

Consultant Radiologist

Published
2021-03-27