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[OCULO-ORBITAL TUMOURS AT THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CENTRE OF BANGUI (CNHUB), CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, IN
Rodrigue Romuald Elien Gagnan Yan Zaou Tou1, Jean Michel Mbaïkoua1, Jess Elio Kosh Komba Palet2
1Service d'ophtalmologie du Centre national hospitalier et universitaire de Bangui (CNHUB), Bangui, République centrafricaine.
Introduction:
Oculo-orbital tumors are common. Their clinical and histological features are multiple. The management of oculo-orbital tumors is a real challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, especially in our context. The aim of this study was to contribute to the improvement of the management of oculo-orbital tumors at the Bangui Teaching Hospital (CNHUB).
Methodology:
This was a prospective, observational study of oculo-orbital tumors over 12 months from January 1 to December 31, 2022 in the ophthalmology department of the CNHUB. All consenting patients with histologically proven tumors of the eyeball and/or its adnexa were included in this study, regardless of age and sex.The parameters studied were:epidemiological: age, sex, occupation, origin;clinical: time of consultation, functional signs and associated signs, physical examination signs, risk factors;paraclinical: report of the anatomopathological examination of the operating room;therapeutic: treatment modalities (chemotherapy, surgery, palliative treatment, radiotherapy).These data were collected on a pre-established survey form for direct administration. The processing and the production of the results were carried out with Excel and Epi Info 7.0 software.
Results:
We included 97 patients with a mean age of 37.5 years, ranging from 2 to 70 years. There was a male predominance (sex-ratio = 1.8). Almost all patients lived in Bangui (96%). Patients under 40 years of age were most commonly affected (55%). The majority of tumors were benign (55%). Ocular pain (24%), lacrimation (22%) and orbital swelling (16%) were the main symptoms. Risk factors were mainly age (23%), diabetes (22%), HIV infection (16%) and alcohol and tobacco use (37%). The most common treatments were surgical removal (68%) and enucleation (16%). Chemotherapy was combined with surgery in 37% of cases.
Conclusion:
Oculo-orbital tumors are frequent in our context. Their morpho-histological presentations are varied. A multidisciplinary approach is important for a good management.