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

Issue: 
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.

Accepted: 
08 May, 2018
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e-Published: 26 Feb, 2019

Detection of HPV Infection in Non-cancer Oesophageal Lesions and Normal Tissue by Nested Polymerase Chain Reaction

Issue: 
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2014.322
Pages: 
496-99
Synopsis: 
Human papilloma virus (HPV) can be the aetiologic factor in the benign or malignant oesophageal epithelium. Nested PCR was performed for detection of HPV in non-cancer oesophageal lesions. A third (33.7%) of samples were infected with HPV DNA. This can lead to cell changes that over many years may develop into cancer.

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Accepted: 
05 Jan, 2015
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e-Published: 21 Jul, 2015
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