Incidence, demographics and surgical outcomes of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma diagnosed in Northland, New Zealand.

摘要: AIM Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is the most commonly diagnosed and costly in Australasia. Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) accounts for approximately 25% of NMSC. Despite this, reporting cSCC not mandatory This creates difficulties planning, resourcing improving outcomes cSCC. Previous studies New Zealand have lacked data on ethnicity. The aim this study was to define incidence demographics Northland, Zealand, including METHODS A 12-month retrospective carried out all primary histologically Northland one year. cohort identified by searching District Health Board pathology database. Data ethnicity were obtained from hospital results system. Primary outcome interest Northland. Secondary lesion characteristics positive margin rate. RESULTS 1,040 890 patients. Mean age patients 75. Crude 668/100,000 patient years. Age standardised 305/100,000 An estimate adjusted 580/100,000 Overall rate excised lesions 9.5%. CONCLUSION has defined a large, well population, estimated Zealand. It demonstrated highest world outside Australia. acceptable.