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EPIDEMIOLOGICAL DISTRIBUTION OF SOFT PART TUMORS IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL
Maria Júlia Palitot DE Melo1, Gabriel Greggio Secco Felix1, Márcio Gomes DE Barros2
1Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas, School of Medicine, Campinas, SP, Brazil.
Acta Ortopedica Brasileira
|December 1, 2022
Summary
This study analyzed soft tissue tumors in a non-specialized hospital, finding survival rates comparable to national data. Metastatic tumors showed higher survival than primary ones.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Oncology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Soft tissue tumors require specialized care, but data from non-reference hospitals are scarce.
- Understanding the epidemiological profile and outcomes is crucial for improving patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate soft tissue tumor cases at a non-reference orthopedic oncology service.
- To determine the epidemiological profile and survival rates.
- To assess the hospital's approach and treatment outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of 72 patients (18-81 years) with soft tissue tumors.
- Patients divided into primary (I) and metastatic (II) etiology groups.
- Analysis of survival probability at 46 months.
Main Results:
- Overall survival probability at 46 months was 71.84%.
- Group I (primary) survival was 22.7%, while Group II (metastatic) survival was 91.43%.
- 22 out of 146 admitted patients died (9 from Group I, 13 from Group II).
Conclusions:
- The hospital's data on soft tissue tumors align with national literature, despite not being a specialized center.
- Metastatic soft tissue tumors demonstrated a significantly better survival rate in this cohort.
- Further research is needed to address the scarcity of epidemiological data in non-reference settings.
