Fatima Inno Uba

Department of Radiotherapy, National Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria

3 Publications

Publications 3

Research Article Vol. 1, Issue 2

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 usua...

Jul, 2025 Vol. 1, Issue 2

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Research Article Vol. 1, Issue 2

PATTERN OF METASTATIC BREAST CANCER IN NIGERIA: A RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW OF CASES FROM NATIONAL HOSPITAL, ABUJA

Fatima Inno Uba^*, Simeon C. Aruah, Festus Igbinoba, Rasaaq A. Oyesegun

Background: Metastatic Breast Cancer is a common presentation among breast cancer patients in Nigeria. There has been a slight decline in breast cancer mortality, which can be attributed both to the success of early detection programs and advances in treatment.Objective: To determine the pattern, sites, and outcomes of metastatic breast cancer amon...

Jul, 2025 Vol. 1, Issue 2

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Research Article Vol. 1, Issue 2

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

Fatima I. 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 pre...

Jul, 2025 Vol. 1, Issue 2

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