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Oesophageal Carcinoma in Jamaica, 1978–2007: Histological Distribution and Trends in Incidence

Issue:

Vol 71, Issue 1: 2024

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2018.015

Pages:

4-8

Synopsis:

The incidence of oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma in Jamaica has been decreasing in both genders. Oesophageal adenocarcinoma incidence has been increasing in males, but, unlike data reported elsewhere, has been decreasing in females. Investigation into risk factors for oesophageal adenocarcinoma in Jamaica is warranted.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: To investigate trends in incidence and histological distribution of oesophageal carcinoma in Kingston and St. Andrew (KSA), Jamaica, over the 30-year period 1978-2007.

Received:

24 Jan, 2018

Accepted:

08 May, 2018

Published:

30 Mar, 2024

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e-Published: 26 Feb, 2019

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A 30 Year Review of Paediatric Central Nervous System Malignancies in Jamaica: 1978–2007

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2017.165

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The epidemiologic profile of paediatric Central Nervous System (CNS) malignancies in Jamaica shows an overall female preponderance in marked contrast to worldwide data which shows a male preponderance. Of all the subtypes, the embryonal tumours showed the most striking female preponderance.

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Objective: To describe the epidemiologic features of malignant central nervous system (CNS) neoplasms in Jamaican children.

Received:

01 Sep, 2017

Accepted:

12 Dec, 2017

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e-Published: 18 Jan, 2018

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Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in a Jamaican Patient Population

Issue:

Vol 65, Issue 3: 2016

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.349

Pages:

557-60

Synopsis:

Prevalence of NAFLD on abdominal ultrasound was 2.4%. Increased BMI was present in 85.5%. Risk factors identified were age, obesity, diabetes, and dyslipidaemia. Hepatomegaly was present in 10.7% of patients, elevated serum AST in 21.2% of patients tested and elevated ALT in 3.7%.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: This study determined the prevalence and clinical features of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease over a 6 year period in a patient population.

Methods: Patients diagnosed with fatty liver disease by ultrasound and/or liver biopsy between June 2006 to June 2012 at the University Hospital of the West Indies, Jamaica were reviewed.

Received:

25 Jun, 2015

Accepted:

21 Aug, 2015

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e-Published: 28 Dec, 2015

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Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma in Jamaica, 1958 to 2007

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 7: Dec (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.265

Pages:

717–20

Synopsis:

In Jamaica, cutaneous malignant melanoma is commoner in females, but the incidence is low in both genders. The commonest anatomical site is the lower limb, particularly the foot. These findings are in keeping with those documented in other Black populations.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To document the epidemiology of cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM) in Jamaica over the 50-year period, 1958–2007.

Received:

20 Sep, 2013

Accepted:

24 Feb, 2014

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e-Published: 26 Aug, 2014

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A Thirty-year Review of Vulvar Cancer in Jamaica, 1978 to 2007

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Vol 63, Issue 2: Mar (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.125

Pages:

134–7

Synopsis:

In Jamaica, squamous cell carcinoma is the most common vulvar cancer, affecting mainly older women. Age-standardized rates for all vulvar cancers and vulvar squamous cell carcinoma are declining.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To evaluate the trends in vulvar cancer between 1978 and 2007 in Kingston and St Andrew, Jamaica, with respect to age-standardized rates and histologic types.

Methods: All cases of vulvar cancer recorded in the Jamaica Cancer Registry from 1978 to 2007 were extracted and analysed for age distribution and histologic type.

Received:

06 May, 2013

Accepted:

30 Jul, 2013

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Jamaica

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e-Published: 11 Apr, 2014

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Trends in Incidence and Age Distribution of Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinomas, Kingston and St Andrew, Jamaica, 1978–2007

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 2: Mar (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.164

Pages:

128–33

Synopsis:

The incidence rates of tongue and tonsillar cancers have been decreasing in Jamaica but continue to predominate among older men. This is unlike data reported elsewhere, where rates have been increasing in young adults, and therefore warrants further study.

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Objective: Several countries have reported increasing incidence of oral cavity and oropharyngeal (OCOP) squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) over recent years, particularly among young men and primarily in tongue and tonsil subsites, attributed to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. This study examines trends in incidence and age distribution of OCOP SCC in Jamaica over a 30-year period.

Received:

04 Jun, 2013

Accepted:

24 Jun, 2013

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e-Published: 11 Apr, 2014

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Re: Prostate Cancer Incidence in Jamaica before and after the Introduction of Prostate Specific Antigen

Issue:

Vol 60, Issue 5 (2011)

Pages:

597–8

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e-Published: 05 Feb, 2014

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Penile Cancer in Jamaicans Managed at the University Hospital of the West Indies

Issue:

Vol 60, Issue 5 (2011)

Pages:

525–30

Synopsis:

This study represents an analysis and comparison of the clinico-pathological features and outcomes of two sets of patients with penile cancer, managed at the University Hospital of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica, between the periods 1952–1958 and 1998–2008.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence and clinicopathological correlates of penile cancer as well as the clinical outcomes in a sample of Jamaicans managed at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI).

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Comparative Analysis of Thyroid Carcinomas in Kingston and St Andrew, Jamaica, between Two Consecutive 15-year Periods

Issue:

Vol 60, Issue 5 (2011)

Pages:

519–24

Synopsis:

In Kingston and St Andrew, papillary thyroid cancer has surpassed follicular cancer to become the commonest thyroid cancer subtype, and the rank of medullary carcinoma has increased from fifth to third, in keeping with the histological profile exhibited worldwide.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To compare the distribution of histological subtypes of thyroid cancer in Kingston and St Andrew (KSA), Jamaica, within two consecutive 15-year periods.

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