Publications by authors named "Abdulwarith Olaitan Akinshipo"
Background: Orofacial neoplasms in children and young adults may differ significantly from those observed in adults. Our aim was to describe the epidemiological characteristics of histologically diagnosed orofacial neoplasms among children and young adults in Nigeria.
Methods: This was a multicenter cross-sectional study across geopolitical zones in Nigeria.
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- Ameloblastoma is a benign but aggressive tumor linked to teeth, and the study investigates the potential connection between this tumor and high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) types, particularly because HPV is known to influence other oral cancers.
- DNA was extracted from tissue samples, and the presence of 14 HPV types was tested using advanced PCR techniques, while also collecting data on patients' demographics and lifestyle factors.
- The study found HPV 16 in two conventional ameloblastoma cases, with no correlation between HPV positivity and factors like smoking or alcohol, suggesting that HPV has a limited role in the development of ameloblastoma.
Background: Salivary gland tumours (SGT) are a relatively rare group of neoplasms with a wide range of histopathological appearance and clinical features. To date, most of the epidemiological studies on salivary gland tumours are limited for a variety of reason including being out of date, extrapolated from either a single centre or country studies, or investigating either major or minor glands only.
Methods: This study aimed to mitigate these shortcomings by analysing epidemiological data including demographic, anatomical location and histological diagnoses of SGT from multiple centres across the world.
Objectives: Accurate diagnosis of salivary gland neoplasms (SGN) in many centers in Africa is limited by poor diagnostic resources and ancillary services. Hence, we have carried out a multicenter epidemiological study to understand the true burden of SGN in Nigeria.
Method: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, we have deployed resources available to members of the African Oral Pathology Consortium (AOPRC) to examine the burden of salivary gland lesions in Nigeria, using a multicenter approach.
Introduction: Oral cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths among African populations. Lack of standard cancer registries and under-reporting has inaccurately depicted its magnitude in Nigeria. Development of multi-centre collaborative oral pathology networks such as the African Oral Pathology Research Consortium (AOPRC) facilitates skill and expertise exchange and fosters a robust and systematic investigation of oral diseases across Africa.
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