Publications by authors named "Olusola O Akanbi"

Article Synopsis
  • Disseminated peritoneal leiomyomatosis (DPL) is characterized by multiple abdominal nodules that are similar to uterine fibroids and often pose diagnostic and treatment challenges.
  • A 25-year-old woman with a history of myomectomy presented with recurrent lesions, leading to multiple surgeries, including a total abdominal hysterectomy and hormonal therapy with letrozole.
  • Effective management of DPL is complex, requiring individualized approaches based on patient age, fertility desires, and the number of lesions, as it tends to recur frequently.
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Background: Acute small intestinal obstruction is a common surgical emergency in the sub-Saharan region. Over the decades, complicated inguinal hernias have been identified as a leading cause. However, we observed from our clinical practice that complicated inguinal hernias were not the most common etiology.

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Background: Breast cancer is now the commonest female malignancy worldwide. The prognosis of such depends on the histopathological type, biological behavior, stage at presentation, availability of adequate oncological services.

Aims And Objectives: The aim of this this study is to evaluate the statistics and challenges of breast cancer management in the study centre and compare with other centres.

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