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Research Article DOI: 10.67579/njo.2026.1dtbmsij

Histomorphologic spectrum of cutaneous keratinocytic tumours: A Five year retrospective study from Zaria,Nigeria.

Sani Kamarudeen O.*, Samaila Modupeola Samaila, Nggada Asura Haruna, Kabir Balarabe, Adamu Ali Zainab, Shehu Salihu Umar, Lawal Mudashiru, Lawan Harrison David, Ifusumu Rimamskep, Gazali Yusuf Kalli, Kwapmi Nicholas N., Shuaibu Shittu, Othman Ishaku A., Aminu Bello Liman

Background: Cutaneous keratinocytic tumours represent a broad spectrum of benign and malignant skin lesions with diverse histomorphologic features and epidemiological patterns. Despite their clinical significance, there is limited region-specific data from Northern Nigeria, particularly regarding their distribution and morphological characteristics. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the...

Jul, 2026 pp. 43-56 69 views 18 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.67579/njo.2025.f2kmusnq

A COMPARATIVE PILOT STUDY OF A FIVE BLADE SPECULUM (BOUQUET SPECULUM) AND TWO- BLADE TRADITIONAL VAGINAL SPECULUM: PATIENT COMFORTABILITY VERSUS CERVIX VISUALIZATION

Ayuba Hannatu U*, Lawal Hanafi B, Mahmoud R.A, Akintola O.S, Fatona K.O, Aminu U

Introduction: The vaginal speculum is an important tool used in cervical cancer prevention and control. This study compared patients' comfort, cervical visualization and ease of using the bouquet speculum to the traditional bivalve vaginal speculum during the cervical cancer screening procedure at National Hospital Abuja. Due to the need to improve cervical cancer screening attendance, exploring t...

Jan, 2025 pp. 52-59 375 views 172 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.67579/njo.2026.qs7fry39

DEVELOPING CAPACITY OF PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRES IN SCREENING, EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND APPROPRIATE REFERRAL OF CERVICAL CANCER IN A LOW-RESOURCE SETTING: A PILOT INTERVENTIONAL STUDY

Shehu Salihu Umar*, Aisha Jamila Ahmad, Anisa Yahya, Mus’ab M. Dalhat, Kabiru Adamu, Khadija M. Kanoma, Zaharaddeen Shuaibu Babandi, Muazu Abdus-Salam, Benjamin O. Popoola

Background: Despite cervical cancer being preventable and treatable if detected early, it is predominantly characterised by late presentation with advanced disease in low-resource settings. This is due to a poor level of awareness of cervical cancer in the population. The Primary Health Centres (PHCs), which constitute 85.4% of all registered health facilities in Nigeria, serve as the first level ...

Feb, 2026 pp. 55-72 372 views 217 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.67579/njo.2026.fmbbo9f9

Breast cancer in Nigeria, current evidence and pathways to scale early detection

Ismail Zubairu*, Aminu Bello Liman, Shehu Umar, Munir Sani, Benjamin O. Popoola

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Nigerian women and a leading cause of cancer death. The national burden continues to grow amid late presentation, limited organized screening, and fragmented pathways to diagnosis and treatment. Drawing on global guidance and Nigerian evidence, this narrative review synthesizes the epidemiology of breast cancer in Nigeria, appraises screeni...

Jul, 2026 pp. 57-67 62 views 17 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.67579/njo.2025.tplwhm7u

SCINTIGRAPHIC PATTERN OF SKELETAL METASTASIS BASED ON MOLECULAR SUBTYPES OF BREAST CANCER AT THE DR GEORGE MUKHARI ACADEMIC HOSPITAL GARANKUWA, SOUTH AFRICA

Oiza Tessy Ahmadu*, Shehu Salihu Umar, Saad A Ahmed, Aminu Bello Liman, Trevor Mdaka

Introduction: The presence of metastasis is the most important factor affecting overall survival of patients with breast cancer. Though tremendous progress has been made in area of treatment, 20-30% of patients will develop metastasis, with the skeleton as one of the major sites of distant spread. There is marked variability among breast cancer patients who develop metastasis including the pattern...

Jan, 2025 pp. 60-69 271 views 163 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.67579/njo.2025.gnod4e8a

ASSESSMENT OF DELAYS AMONGST CERVICAL CANCER PATIENTS IN A RADIOTHERAPY FACILITY: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY

Shehu Salihu Umar*, Adamu Abdullahi, Aisha Jamila Ahmad, Oiza Tessy Ahmadu, Anisa Yahya

Introduction: Globally, cervical cancer is the 8th commonest malignancy and the fourth commonest in females. However, in Sub-Saharan Africa, the incidence and mortality from cervical cancer is second only to breast cancer, and actually highest in some of the countries. Most cases of cervical cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa are diagnosed at advanced stages, largely due to the various delays. These inc...

Jan, 2025 pp. 70-89 318 views 232 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.67579/njo.2026.g1reavco

EVALUATION OF SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY RESULTS IN A COHORT OF FEMALE HEALTH CARE WORKERS AT THE FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTER, ABUJA, NIGERIA

Oiza Tessy Ahmadu*, Uchechukwu E. Nwokwu, Olayinka B. Popoola, Adaugo C. Iheanacho, Lateef Lawal, Amarachi. N. Onyebuchi, Rahama Y. Tahir, Tolulope Oloyede, Saad A Ahmed

Background: Mammographic screening has significantly reduced breast cancer mortality in developed countries. However, data on screening outcomes in asymptomatic populations in Nigeria remain limited. Objective: To determine the distribution of BI-RADS categories and breast density patterns among asymptomatic women undergoing screening mammography at Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, Nigeria. Methods:...

Feb, 2026 pp. 73-86 374 views 165 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.67579/njo.2026.vpethnkx

ACUTE TOXICITY PROFILE OF CERVICAL AND UTERINE CANCER PATIENTS TREATED WITH CHEMORADIATION: A 10-YEAR REVIEW

Yusuf Tukur*, Usman M. Aliyu, Abubakar M. Bello, Sunday A. Adewuyi, Oladapo B. Campbell, Aisha Mustapha, Yusuf Dantani, Ibrahim A. Umar, Shehu Salihu Umar

Background: Radiation therapy is integral to treating many gynaecologic cancers.Objective: We sought to determine the frequency and severity of acute toxicity in patients who had pelvic radiotherapy for cervical and uterine cancers.Methods: A retrospective study of all women who had pelvic radiation for cervical and uterine cancers at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria,...

Feb, 2026 pp. 87-98 270 views 207 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.67579/njo.2025.5wu5kovu

USE OF LOW-DOSE RATE BRACHYTHERAPY IN THE TREATMENT OF GYNAECOLOGY MALIGNANCIES IN A LOW-RESOURCE SETTING: A TENYEAR REVIEW

Charles Okwonna*, Shehu Salihu Umar, Ali Abba Tijjani, Oiza Tessy Ahmadu, Aisha Mustapha, Aisha Jamila Ahmad, Tajudeen A. Olasinde

Introduction: Gynaecological cancers are among the most common cancers worldwide and vary in incidence geographically. In Nigeria, cervical cancer is the most common gynaecological cancer and the second most common cause of cancer-related mortality. Cervical cancer constitutes a huge percentage of the cases treated with radiotherapy in developing nations. This study aims to assess the impact of lo...

Jan, 2025 pp. 90-109 235 views 176 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.67579/njo.2026.vj6wofc9

Hematological and Clinical Predictors of Survival in Cervical Cancer Patients in Nigeria: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Ajibike Orekoya, Abbas A Abdus-Salam, Adeniyi Adenipekun, Atara I Ntekim, Bolaji L. Salako

Background: Cervical cancer remains a leading cause of cancer mortality in low-resource settings. Hematological abnormalities such as anemia and leukocytosis are common and may influence prognosis. Objective: To evaluate baseline hematological profiles and their association with overall survival among cervical cancer patients treated at the Radiotherapy Clinic, University College Hospital, Ibadan...

Jul, 2026 pp. 91-111 44 views 16 downloads