Epidemiological trends and treatment abandonment of paediatric solid tumours in a nigerian tertiary hospital: a seven-year review (2016–2022)
BMC Cancer(2024)
Abstract
Paediatric solid tumours, both benign and malignant, present significant health challenges, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa where comprehensive data is limited. This study aims to elucidate the prevalence, distribution, and treatment outcomes of paediatric solid neoplasms in a tertiary hospital in South-East Nigeria over a seven-year period. A retrospective cohort study was conducted at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, Nigeria. Clinical details and histological slides of confirmed cases from January 2016 to December 2022 were reviewed. Data extraction focused on socio-demographic variables and treatment outcomes, analysed using statistical methods. The study included 293 children diagnosed with solid tumours (58.1
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Key words
Paediatric solid tumours,Treatment adherence,Epidemiology,Nigeria,Retrospective study,Neoplasm prevalence
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