Clinicopathological Spectrum and Prevalence of Cutaneous Carcinomas: Experience from a Single Institution

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Retrospective cohort study reveals a higher occurrence of basal and squamous cell carcinomas in Pakistan, highlighting sun exposure's role.

Basal cell carcinoma was the most common type, comprising 76% of cases, while squamous cell carcinoma accounted for 24%.
The average age of diagnosis for cutaneous carcinomas was 56.42 years, with a male-to-female ratio of 1:1.3.
Sun exposure emerged as the leading cause associated with cutaneous carcinomas, along with genetic disorders like xeroderma pigmentosa.
Nodular basal cell carcinoma was the most prevalent subtype, particularly affecting areas like the nose and cheeks.

Fatima et al. (2024) studied this question.

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Retrospective cohort study reveals a higher occurrence of basal and squamous cell carcinomas in Pakistan, highlighting sun exposure's role.