Incidence of Different Malignancies in Female Genital Tract: Study in 504 Women in Rural Population
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Female genital tract malignancy is the most common carcinoma. Around 70,000 new cases of uterine cancers and 75,000 new cases of breast cancers are reported in India every year. In the developed countries ovarian cancer is the most common cancer and in developing countries, carcinoma cervix is the most common malignancy. As per the national centre for health statistics, cancer is the second leading cause of death amongst women aged between 25-44 years. The aim of present study was to establish the incidence of malignancies in female genital tract amongst women in rural areas. Material and methods: This hospital based study was conducted in Gold field institute of medical sciences and research, Haryana during a period of one year 2014-15. The pattern and incidence of malignancy of female genital tract was noted. Biopsy specimens from the patients were taken and analysed. The demographic data of all the patients including age, site and diagnosis were noted. The record was arranged in a tabulated form and analysed using SPSS software. The incidence was expressed as percentage of total value. Results: A total of 4166 candidates reported to the institute during a period of one year. Out of which 504 patients were that of genital carcinoma. Incidence of female genital tract carcinoma was 12.09%. Approximately 67.2% (339 patients) of cases were that of cervical cancer and 0.1% cases (1 patient) was detected with carcinoma of fallopian tube. Most common age group to be affected was 51-60 years (29.5%) followed by 61-70 years (24.8%) and 41-50 years (23.8%). Conclusion: Carcinoma cervix was the most common female genital tract cancer with ovarian cancer taking the second rank.
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Vijender Jeph, Adreena . , Prem K Garg, Kiran Mahabole
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