[Skin cancer (apropos of a statistical study)].
Statistic data about the incidence of cutaneous carcinoma in the region of Campinas (Sao Paulo). 1174 cutaneous cancers are reviewed. There are no differences between the localizations and distribution of the skin cancer in this regions and another countries with intense sun radiation. The preponderant localizations are the exposed areas, mainly the fronto-facial region. The author emphasizes the practical importance of the correct diagnosis of the lesions seated on the exposed areas of the skin. The convenience of early treatment of a precancer of a carcinogenic dermopathy is emphasized.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001938:Brazil; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000453:epidemiology*; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000453:epidemiology*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005121:Extremities; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D044469:Racial Groups; D012737:Sex Factors; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology*
Acerca do carcinoma de pele (a propósito de uma estatística).