Retinoblastoma in the Democratic Republic of Congo : 20-Year Review from a Tertiary Hospital in Kinshasa
Joint Authors
Budiongo Nzazi, Aléine
Gini Ehungu, Jean Lambert
Kadima-Tshimanga, Bertin
Ngiyulu, René
Aloni, Michel Ntetani
Mvitu-Muaka, Moïse
Kazadi Lukusa, Aimé
Ekulu Mfutu, Pépé
Source
Journal of Cancer Epidemiology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-04-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
To determine clinical profile and management of retinoblastoma among children at Kinshasa in Democratic Republic of Congo.
Patients and methods.
The medical records of patients with a diagnosis of retinoblastoma seen at the University Hospital of Kinshasa from January 1985 till December 2005 were retrospectively reviewed.
Demographic profile, clinical data, modes of treatment and outcome were analysed.
Results.
A total of 49 children, of whom 40 had adequate data on record were identified as retinoblastoma (28 males and 12 females).
Nine cases had bilateral disease.
The median age at the first symptoms was 9 months (range, 1 month to 6 years) for unilateral retinoblastoma and 18 months (range, 1 month to 3.5 years) for bilateral retinoblastoma.
The median age at the first oncology consultation was 2.4 years (range, 6 months to 6 years) for unilateral retinoblastoma and 2.4years (range, 9 months to 4 years) for bilateral disease.
Leukokoria was present in 67.5% of subjects.
Seventy-five percent abandoned the treatment.
The mortality was 92.5%.
Conclusion.
In Democratic Republic of Congo, retinoblastoma remains a life threatening disease characterized by late referral to a specialized unit and affordability of chemotherapy; all leading to an extension of the disease and high mortality.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kazadi Lukusa, Aimé& Aloni, Michel Ntetani& Kadima-Tshimanga, Bertin& Mvitu-Muaka, Moïse& Gini Ehungu, Jean Lambert& Ngiyulu, René…[et al.]. 2012. Retinoblastoma in the Democratic Republic of Congo : 20-Year Review from a Tertiary Hospital in Kinshasa. Journal of Cancer Epidemiology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kazadi Lukusa, Aimé…[et al.]. Retinoblastoma in the Democratic Republic of Congo : 20-Year Review from a Tertiary Hospital in Kinshasa. Journal of Cancer Epidemiology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Kazadi Lukusa, Aimé& Aloni, Michel Ntetani& Kadima-Tshimanga, Bertin& Mvitu-Muaka, Moïse& Gini Ehungu, Jean Lambert& Ngiyulu, René…[et al.]. Retinoblastoma in the Democratic Republic of Congo : 20-Year Review from a Tertiary Hospital in Kinshasa. Journal of Cancer Epidemiology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-508214