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The Amazon Ocular Oncology Center: The first three years
Sabrina Cohen1, Caroline S Pretyman2, Renato Sant'Ana3
1Fundação Piedade Cohen, Manaus, AM, Brazil.
Arquivos Brasileiros De Oftalmologia
|January 31, 2019
Summary
The Amazon Ocular Oncology Center saw 221 patients in three years, with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) being the most common malignant diagnosis. Most patients with SCC were treated with excisional biopsy.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Oncology
- Public Health
Background:
- The Amazon Ocular Oncology Center is the first of its kind in Northern Brazil.
- Establishing specialized centers is crucial for addressing regional healthcare needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the initial three years of operation of the Amazon Ocular Oncology Center.
- To analyze patient demographics, diagnoses, and treatments for ocular conditions in the region.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of patient records.
- Data collected included age, gender, diagnosis, treatment, and origin city.
- Analysis of 221 patients treated at the center.
Main Results:
- The majority of patients (68%) presented with benign lesions, while 32% had malignant conditions.
- Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the conjunctiva was the most frequent malignant diagnosis (60% of malignant cases).
- Patients with SCC (mean age 62, 69% male) were primarily treated with excisional biopsy (67%) or neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by surgery (33%).
Conclusions:
- The center has served a significant number of patients, highlighting the need for specialized ocular oncology care in Northern Brazil.
- Squamous cell carcinoma is a prevalent malignancy requiring specific treatment protocols.
- Further studies are needed to assess long-term outcomes and expand services.
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