Other malignancies

Epidemiological and Histopathological Profile of Malignant Melanoma in Malawi

April 2019 – Studies on malignant melanoma have largely focused on Caucasian populations with very limited data on the disease in black Africans. This retrospective study characterizes melanoma cases in Lilongwe, Malawi and demonstrates that malignant melanoma occurs in black Malawians and may be an under-appreciated malignancy.

Rosai-Dorfman Disease in Malawi

December 2018 – We present the case report of an HIV‐negative female adolescent with Rosai-Dorfman disease, a rare lymphoproliferative disease with limited cases reported in sub‐Saharan Africa.

Risk Factors for Common Cancers at Kamuzu Central Hospital in Malawi

June 2017 – In light of limited data regarding risk factors for different cancers in Malawi, we assessed risk factors for and epidemiologic patterns of common cancers among patients treated at Kamuzu Central Hospital. We found that age, smoking, and HIV are important risk factors for the 3 commonest cancer types (oesophageal, KS, and cervical), … Continued

HPV in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A descriptive study

June 2017- We describe the etiologic contribution of human papillomavirus (HPV) in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), a common cancer in our setting. 

Subtyping Sub-Saharan Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

October 2016- This study demonstrates discrete subtypes of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) in SSA, and suggests that the endemic nature of this disease reflects exposure to a carcinogen other than tobacco and oncogenic viruses.

Comparison of Eosinophil Density in Bone Marrow from Malawi and the United States

December 2015 – Representing the first published comparison of bone marrow eosinophil density between patients from SSA and a developed nation, this study shows an increased density among patients in Malawi compared to patients in the US.