Table 1 Melanoma distribution by anatomical site and gender at Kamuzu Central Hospital, Malawi (2012–2017)
From: Epidemiological and histopathological profile of malignant melanoma in Malawi
ANATOMICAL SITE | MALE | FEMALE | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
Head and neck | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Trunk | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Upper extremity (excluding acral sites) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Lower extremity (excluding acral sites) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Foot | 27 | 63 | 90 |
Hand | 1 | 7 | 8 |
Acral sites (hand and foot) | 28 | 70 | 98 |