Scientific publications

JOURNAL · 2026 · 0 citations · Oncology

Invasive Adenosquamous Carcinoma of the Pancreas: Two Case Reports From Tanzania and a Literature Review

Chipongo H, Mwanjamila D, Mashaka A, Ramadhani S, Mushi T, Shimbo D, Mwakigonja A, Kimambo A

Publication journal: Case Reports in Pathology

Professional: Prof. Amos Rodger Mwakigonja

JOURNAL · 2026 · 0 citations · Oncology

Patterns and Surgical Outcomes of Primary Brain Tumors Managed at a Tertiary Hospital in Arusha, Tanzania: a Cross-sectional Analysis

Faraja M. Magwesela, Doreen Msemakweli, Happiness Rabiel

Professional: Prof. Amos Rodger Mwakigonja

JOURNAL · 2026 · 0 citations · Other

Prevalence, Causes and Early Outcomes of Shunt Revisions at a Tertiary Hospital in Tanzania

Dennis Machaku, Happiness Rabiel, Kondo Chilonga

Professional: Prof. Amos Rodger Mwakigonja

JOURNAL · 2026 · 0 citations · Oncology

Spontaneous Chronic Subdural hematoma as an initial manifestation of Acute Leukemia in an elderly patient: A rare case report from Tanzania

Sengua Koipapi, Jay Lodhia, Jemrath Bikombo, Happiness Rabiel

Professional: Prof. Amos Rodger Mwakigonja

JOURNAL · 2025 · 0 citations · Maternal, newborn & child health

A Large Thoracolumbosacral Meningomyelocele From Northern Tanzania: A Case Report.

Mujaheed Suleman, Happiness Rabiel, Kerry Vaughan, Mathayo Shadrack, Goodluck Ndibalema, Raghav Lodhia, Jay Lodhia

Publication journal: Case Reports in Surgery

Professional: Prof. Amos Rodger Mwakigonja

JOURNAL · 2025 · 0 citations · Oncology

Androgen receptor overexpression by immunohistochemistry in malignant salivary gland tumors in Tanzania

Matiku S, Murenzi G, Rugengamanzi E, Liwa E, Shaban I, Orgenes A, Magorosa EP, Mwakigonja A, Vuhahula E

Publication journal: BMC Cancer

Professional: Prof. Amos Rodger Mwakigonja

JOURNAL · 2025 · 0 citations · Oncology

A Rare CD30+ Follicular B-Cell Lymphoma in a Female Child with Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB): A Case Report

Amos R. Mwakigonja

Publication journal: Tanzania Medical Journal

Professional: Prof. Amos Rodger Mwakigonja

JOURNAL · 2025 · 3 citations · Health systems & policy

Can Tanzanian Neurosurgeons Access Tanzanian Neurosurgical Literature? A Systematic Review and Survey of Neurosurgical Publications.

Romani R. Sabas, Julie Woodfield, Chibuikem Anthony Ikwuegbuenyi, Magalie Cadieux, Consolata Shayo, Zarina Shabhay, Happiness Rabiel, Beverly Cheserem, Joel Bwemelo, Drew N. Wright, Celestina S. Fivawo, Salome M. Maghembe, Kisitu Lawrence, Sengua Koipapi, Laurent Lemeri Mchome, Halinder S. Mangat, Roger Hartl, Hamisi Kimaro Shabani

Publication journal: Neurosurgery

Professional: Prof. Amos Rodger Mwakigonja

JOURNAL · 2025 · 0 citations · Oncology

Comparison of Cytological and Histopathological Findings of Thyroid Lesions at Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania

Amos R. Mwakigonja, Hussein M. Hassanali, Charles A. Mkony

Publication journal: Tanzania Medical Journal

Professional: Prof. Amos Rodger Mwakigonja

JOURNAL · 2025 · 0 citations · Other

Functional Outcomes of Tbi Patients Undergoing Craniotomy for Extra-axial Hematoma: A 2-year Experience at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre-tanzania

Elizabeth Ubald Wampembe, Sengua Koipapi, Lele Mutombo Fabrice, Kerry Alexandra Vaughan, Bahati Robert, Dennis Machaku, Salum Kondo Chilonga, Happiness Rabiel

Professional: Prof. Amos Rodger Mwakigonja

JOURNAL · 2025 · 0 citations · Oncology

Intramedullary Schwannoma of the Conus Medullaris Presenting With Progressive Paraparesis: A Rare Case From a Resource-Limited Setting.

William Nkenguye, Mujaheed Suleman, Alex Mremi, Felister Uisso, Hiten Solanki, Happiness Rabiel, Jay Lodhia

Publication journal: Clinical Case Reports

Professional: Prof. Amos Rodger Mwakigonja

JOURNAL · 2025 · 0 citations · Maternal, newborn & child health

Is VP Shunt Infection Still a Threat? Clinical Burden and Outcomes of Paediatric Ventriculoperitoneal Shunts in Tanzania

Dennis Machaku, Happiness Rabiel, Kondo Chilonga

Professional: Prof. Amos Rodger Mwakigonja

JOURNAL · 2025 · 0 citations · Oncology

Primary mucoepidermoid carcinoma of scalp: a case report.

Jay Lodhia, Mujaheed Suleman, Vanessa Poppe, Felister Uisso, Zuwena Alhinai, Angela Pallangyo, Goodluck Ndibalema, Happiness Rabiel

Publication journal: Journal of Medical Case Reports

Professional: Prof. Amos Rodger Mwakigonja

JOURNAL · 2025 · 0 citations · Maternal, newborn & child health

Short-term outcomes of endoscopic third ventriculostomy and choroid plexus cauterization in children with hydrocephalus at Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre in northern Tanzania: a retrospective study.

Erick Mulla, Habib Emil Rafka, Cyrus Elahi, Saning’o John Sindila, Jonah E. Attebery, Dilantha B. Ellegala, Kerry A. Vaughan, Happiness Rabiel

Publication journal: Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics

Professional: Prof. Amos Rodger Mwakigonja

JOURNAL · 2025 · 3 citations · Epidemiology & research methods

Socioeconomic correlates of decompressive craniectomy outcomes for pediatric traumatic brain injury: a meta-epidemiological study.

Cesar Ramirez, Ankitha Iyer, Brandon Hoglund, Anant Naik, Umaru Barrie, Queeneth Onwujiogu, Happiness Rabiel, Carolina Sandoval Garcia, Daniel Guillaume, Paul M. Arnold

Publication journal: Journal of Clinical Neuroscience

Professional: Prof. Amos Rodger Mwakigonja

JOURNAL · 2024 · 3 citations · Other

Calcified chronic subdural hematoma: A rare cause of epilepsy - Case report.

Elizabeth Ubald Wampembe, Jay Lodhia, Lele Mutombo Fabrice, Happiness Rabiel

Publication journal: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

Professional: Prof. Amos Rodger Mwakigonja

JOURNAL · 2024 · 0 citations · Oncology

Epidemiology and surgical outcomes of primary brain tumours managed at a tertiary hospital in Arusha, Tanzania.

Faraja Magwesela, Happiness Rabiel

Publication journal: East African Journal of Neurological Sciences

Professional: Prof. Amos Rodger Mwakigonja

JOURNAL · 2024 · 8 citations · Public & global health

Social Determinants of Health Impact Spinal Cord Injury Outcomes in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Meta-Epidemiological Study

Michael M. Covell, Anant Naik, Annabelle Shaffer, Samuel W. Cramer, Nima Alan, Hamisi K. Shabani, Happiness Rabiel, Gail Rosseau, Paul M. Arnold

Publication journal: Neurosurgery

Professional: Prof. Amos Rodger Mwakigonja

JOURNAL · 2024 · 2 citations · Oncology

Spinal ganglioneuroma with extension to the brachial plexus. The challenges for total surgical excision, a case report.

Mathias S. Ncheye, Peter Magembe Mrimba, Marieke Dekker, Honest Massawe, Daniel Mwanga, Happiness Rabiel

Publication journal: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

Professional: Prof. Amos Rodger Mwakigonja

JOURNAL · 2023 · 0 citations · Oncology

A case report of atypical presentation of a solitary brain metastasis from a primary lung cancer in a low resource setting.

Dennis Machaku, Happiness Rabiel, Goodluck Ndibalema, Furaha Serventi, Alex Mremi, Adnan Sadiq

Publication journal: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

Professional: Prof. Amos Rodger Mwakigonja

JOURNAL · 2023 · 0 citations · Oncology

Colorectal cancer in Tanzania: the current status and future directions

Akoko L, Brand N, Kotecha V, Byabato S, Ndumbalo J, Mwashambwa M, Mwakigonja A, Lowry A

Publication journal: Ecancermedicalscience

Professional: Prof. Amos Rodger Mwakigonja

JOURNAL · 2023 · 2 citations · Medical education & training

Global Neurosurgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study to Compare the Effectiveness of Two Training Methods in Resource-Poor Settings.

Jonah E. Attebery, Emanuel Nuwas, Emanuel Mayegga, Happiness Rabiel, Fabian A. Massaga, Cyrus Elahi, F. David Barranco, Michael T. Lawton, Osborne Hall, Dilantha B. Ellegala

Publication journal: Neurosurgery

Professional: Prof. Amos Rodger Mwakigonja

JOURNAL · 2023 · 2 citations · Infectious diseases & HIV

Isolated cerebellar tuberculoma mimicking a malignant posterior cranial fossa tumor in a healthy child: A rare case report from Tanzania.

Sengua Koipapi, Happiness Rabiel, Joylene Tendai, Goodluck Ndibalema, Adnan Sadiq, Patrick Amsi

Publication journal: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

Professional: Prof. Amos Rodger Mwakigonja

JOURNAL · 2023 · 8 citations · Other

Outcomes of traumatic brain injury patients with acute epidural and subdural hematoma who underwent burr hole surgery: A two-year study at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Tanzania.

Sengua Koipapi, Blandina T. Mmbaga, Kondo Chilonga, David Msuya, Happiness Rabiel, Mugisha Nkoronko, Sarah Urasa, Vivian Saria, Samuel Chugulu

Publication journal: World Neurosurgery: X

Professional: Prof. Amos Rodger Mwakigonja

JOURNAL · 2023 · 0 citations · Oncology

Tumor Mutation Burden and Tumor Microenvironment as Biomarkers of Glioma Treatment Outcome and Prognosis- A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocol

Victor Kyaruzi, Emmanuel Md, Berjo Takoutsing, Ahmed Abdelhammed, Franck Sikakulya, Emmanuel Wekesa, Ramadhani Ngamba, Deodatus Sabas, Happines Rabiel, Zarina Shabhay, Laurent Mchome, Ignatius Esene, Amos Mwakigonja

Professional: Prof. Amos Rodger Mwakigonja

JOURNAL · 2022 · 9 citations · Cardiovascular disease

Histopathological evaluation of chronic rheumatic mitral valve stenosis: the association with clinical presentation, pathogenesis, and management at a National Cardiac Institute, Tanzania

Mutagaywa RK, Mwakigonja A, Chillo P, Ngaiza A, Byomuganyizi M, Fundikira L, Cramer MJ, Kwesigabo G, Kamuhabwa A, Chamuleau S

Publication journal: Cardiovascular Pathology : The Official Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Pathology

Professional: Prof. Amos Rodger Mwakigonja

JOURNAL · 2022 · 8 citations · Maternal, newborn & child health

Pattern of congenital anomalies among pediatric surgical patients in a tertiary care hospital in northern Tanzania.

Faraja Mussa Magwesela, Happiness Rabiel, Catherine Mlelwa Mung'ong'o

Publication journal: World Journal of Pediatric Surgery

Professional: Prof. Amos Rodger Mwakigonja

JOURNAL · 2016 · 7 citations · Oncology

The pattern of prognostic and risk indicators among women with breast cancer undergoing modified radical mastectomy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Amos R. Mwakigonja, Happiness Rabiel, Naboth A. Mbembati, Leonard E. K. Lema

Publication journal: Infectious Agents and Cancer

Professional: Prof. Amos Rodger Mwakigonja

JOURNAL · 2011 · 0 citations · Oncology

Diagnosis of Burkitt lymphoma using an algorithmic approach--applicable in both resource-poor and resource-rich countries

Naresh KN, Ibrahim HA, Lazzi S, Rince P, Onorati M, Ambrosio MR, Bilhou-Nabera C, Amen F, Reid A, Mawanda M, Calbi V, Ogwang M, Rogena E, Byakika B, Sayed S, Moshi E, Mwakigonja A, Raphael M, Magrath I, Leoncini L

Publication journal: British Journal of Haematology

Professional: Prof. Amos Rodger Mwakigonja