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Rhabdomyosarcoma in Thai children
The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health
|December 1, 1985
Summary
This retrospective study analyzed 26 childhood rhabdomyosarcoma cases in Thai children. Late-stage diagnosis and limited treatment options contributed to poor outcomes in this pediatric cancer.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Cancer Research
- Medical Statistics
Background:
- Rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare childhood cancer.
- Understanding epidemiological data is crucial for improving treatment outcomes.
- This study focuses on Thai children diagnosed between 1970 and 1982.
Purpose of the Study:
- To retrospectively analyze cases of childhood rhabdomyosarcoma in Thai children.
- To identify common subtypes, locations, and stages of the disease.
- To evaluate treatment outcomes and identify factors influencing prognosis.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 26 rhabdomyosarcoma cases.
- Data collected from the Department of Pediatrics, Ramathibodi Hospital.
- Patient demographics, disease characteristics, treatment modalities, and outcomes were reviewed.
Main Results:
- The mean age was 5.6 years, with a male predominance (16 boys, 10 girls).
- Embryonal cell sarcoma was the most common subtype (19 cases).
- Most cases presented at advanced stages (III and IV) with common sites including head/neck and abdomen.
Conclusions:
- Late-stage diagnosis and limited effective treatment options were associated with poor outcomes.
- Further research is needed to improve early detection and therapeutic strategies for pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma in Thailand.