Publications by authors named "Muluken Getinet"
Background: Infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) is still a major global public health concern, especially in Ethiopia. Evidence suggests that some children in Ethiopia who have received hepatitis B vaccinations are still contracting HBV.
Objective: The main aim of this study was to detect antibodies to hepatitis B core antigen (anti-HBc) among vaccinated hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)-negative individuals in North-West Ethiopia.
Article Synopsis
- Seborrheic keratosis (SK) is a common, harmless skin tumor, but giant pigmented forms are rare and not well-documented in medical literature.* -
- This report discusses a 70-year-old woman with a large, pigmented SK that required biopsy, showcasing atypical characteristics like pigmentation and histopathological features typical of SK.* -
- The case emphasizes the importance of correctly identifying giant pigmented SK to avoid misdiagnosis as malignant melanoma and highlights the need for thorough histological evaluation.*