Articles | Nigerian Journal of Oncology

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Research Article DOI: 10.67579/njo.2025.128qvl8n

CASE REPORT: A SUCCESSFULLY TREATED MYCOSIS FUNGOIDES WITH CHOP CHEMOTHERAPY REGIMEN

Fatima Inno Uba^*

Introduction: Mycosis fungoides (MF) is a rare and aggressive form of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). It typically presents with skin lesions, but can progress to involve lymph nodes, blood and internal organs. Treatment options for MF are limited, and the disease often has a poor prognosis.Case Presentation: We report a case of a patient who presented with history of itching around the head and...

Jul, 2025 pp. 328-331 282 views 174 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67579/njo.2025.ddie0w3q

A CASE REPORT OF IFOSFAMIDE INDUCED ENCEPHALOPATHY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF METASTATIC VULVAR LEIOMYOSARCOMA IN NATIONAL HOSPITAL ABUJA

Shagaya Uchechukwu Nneka, Ayuba Hannatu U^*, Paul Emeka, Bello Abubakar Mohammed, Mohammed Nafisah Mamman, Kwapmi Nicholas N., Umar Farouk Dalhat, Anosike Agbedo

Introduction: Ifosfamide induced encephalopathy (IIE) is not a common phenomenon and is under reported in our context. Its incidence ranges between 10 to 40% in developed settings. It comprises of a range of neuropsychiatric conditions such as confusion, disorientation, somnolence, agitation, hallucinations, lethargy, and seizures. With the extensive use of ifosfamide in oncology in the management...

Jul, 2025 pp. 332-336 247 views 174 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67579/njo.2025.o8n1wdbe

SYNCHRONOUS PRIMARY CERVICAL AND COLORECTAL CANCERS IN A 25-YEAR-OLD WOMAN

Charles Okwonna^*, Nafisa B. Iliyasu, Ali Abba Tijjani, Sunday A. Adewuyi, Shehu Salihu Umar

Introduction: Synchronous cancer refers to two or more malignancies co-existing in a patient at the time of diagnosis or within 6 months of diagnosing the first. Cervical cancer is the commonest gynecological malignancy in Nigeria, while colorectal cancer the 4th commonest malignancy in Nigeria.Case Presentation: We present a 25-year-old grand multi-para who presented the hospital with a 20-month ...

Jul, 2025 pp. 337-343 258 views 142 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67579/njo.2025.xng8erj1

BREAST CANCER IN YOUNG ADULTS: A CASE SERIES

Ndidi Okunnuga^*, Bamidele Alegbeleye, Adedotun Akinwande, Adetokunbo Okunnuga, Adewale Ayadi, Peter Ologunagba

Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women globally. The age at presentation is crucial and determines the type, prognosis, or outcome of treatment. We report two cases of breast cancer in young adult patients due to its rarity and the need for clinicians to have a high index of suspicion while assessing any breast tumor in such patients.Case presentation: The clinical prese...

Jul, 2025 pp. 344-355 236 views 135 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67579/njo.2025.p0oacz1j

CASE REPORT: SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA OF THE BREAST

Fatima Inno Uba^*

Introduction: Squamous cell carcinoma of the breast is a rare and aggressive type of cancer, accounting for less than 0.1% of all invasive breast cancers. This type of tumor is believed to arise from squamous metaplasia of ductal carcinoma cells or mammary duct epithelium. It is typically found in the skin and mucous membranes, rather than the usual glandular cells found in breast tissues.Case Pre...

Jul, 2025 pp. 356-360 232 views 130 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67579/njo.2025.yzbm93i1

CONTRASTING OUTCOMES IN BILATERAL HORMONE POSITIVE BREAST CANCER: COMPLETE PRIMARY TUMOUR REGRESSION WITH PERSISTENT NODAL METASTASIS

Ahmed Aliyu^*, Ismail H. Zubairu, Ali Abba Tijjani, Halima O. Aliyu, Muhammad Daniyan, Shehu Salihu Umar

Introduction: Bilateral breast carcinoma (BBC) is an uncommon but clinically significant condition, with an incidence ranging from 1.4% to 12%. It can present synchronously or metachronously and poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to its rarity and heterogeneous biological behavior. Complete primary tumor regression refers to the complete disappearance of the primary tumor at the site ...

Jul, 2025 pp. 361-365 251 views 153 downloads