Primary Carcinosarcoma of the Skin in an African Albino: Case Report and Review of Literature

Overview

Journal Oman Med J

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2022 Oct 27

PMID 36299803

Authors

Chinedu Onwuka Ndukwe

Michael Emeka Chiemeka

Felix Emeka Menkiti

Florence Ifeoma Ezejiofor

Gerald Kenechi Ike

Titus O Chukwuanukwu

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Abstract

Albinism results from a deficiency of the protein responsible for melanin production in melanocytes. Albinos are at an increased risk of dermatoses and malignancies. Primary carcinosarcoma of the skin is an exceedingly rare biphasic tumor composed of malignant epithelial and mesenchymal elements with an unclear histogenesis. To our knowledge, this has not been reported in an African albino. Here, we report the index case of this rare tumor in an albino of African descent.

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