PERFIL EPIDEMIOLÓGICO DE LESÕES PIGMENTADAS CUTÂNEAS EM UM HOSPITAL UNIVERSITÁRIO DA REGIÃO NORDESTE
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https://doi.org/10.36557/2674-9432.2026v5n3p1744-1760Keywords:
Doença de pele, Epidemiologia, neoplasias cutâneasAbstract
Objective: To describe the epidemiological profile of patients diagnosed with pigmented skin lesions at a university hospital. Methods: This is a retrospective, descriptive study reviewing anatomopathological reports over a period of five years. The variables collected were: gender, age at diagnosis, initial clinical diagnosis, definitive histopathological diagnosis, and topography of the excised lesion. Results: A total of 382 pigmented skin lesions were identified, with a predominance of melanocytic nevi and seborrheic keratoses. The majority of cases occurred in women, especially those aged between 46 and 70 years. The most affected topographical sites were the trunk and face. The correlation between age and diagnosis showed that melanocytic nevi were more prevalent in younger individuals, while seborrheic keratosis was significantly more common in older age groups. A moderate level of agreement was observed between the clinical and histopathological diagnosis. Conclusions: A very low percentage of melanoma diagnoses was observed in the service, and a low level of agreement between the clinical hypothesis and the definitive diagnosis, suggesting the need to improve clinical accuracy.
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