Orbito-Ocular Tumours at The Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi, Nigeria.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2019, Vol 18, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: Orbito-ocular tumours are an important cause of morbidity and mortality.Though studies on orbito-ocular tumours have been carried out in various parts of Nigeria, no formal study has been carried out in Benue state. Aim: The aim of this study is to highlight the different orbito-ocular tumors and consider other demographics of such as seen in the Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi. Methodology: This is a retrospective hospital based study in which all case folders of patients with orbitoocular tumours in Benue State University Teaching Hospital between 2014 and 2016 were retrieved and analyzed. Results: Of the 15 cases (16 eyes) analyzed , 8 were female, with a male to female ratio of 1:1.1. 7 cases (46.7%) fell in the age group between 0 and 16 years. 7 cases (46.7%) also fell in the age group between 17 and 45 years . Retinobalstoma was the most common tumour(25%), followed by conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma(18.75%) , then orbital rhabdomyosarcoma(12.5%). Conclusion: Both sexes and all age groups are affected by orbito-ocular tumours. Retinobastoma was the most common orbito-ocular tumour, followed by conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma.
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Chaha K, Ojabo C, Ben-Ameh T, Ogaga U
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