Impact of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Pandemic on Characteristics and Management of Uveal Melanoma in the National Referral Center in Poland
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.The COVID-19 pandemic impacted uveal melanoma (UM) management, with larger tumors and increased enucleations observed. Uveal melanoma patients during the pandemic had tumors that were larger and more frequently anteriorly located, leading to more enucleations.
Area Of Science
- Ophthalmology
- Oncology
- Epidemiology
Background
- The COVID-19 pandemic presented challenges to healthcare systems globally.
- Understanding its impact on cancer diagnosis and treatment is crucial.
Purpose Of The Study
- To analyze the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on uveal melanoma (UM) characteristics and management.
- To compare UM cases diagnosed before and during the pandemic in Poland's National Referral Center.
Main Methods
- Retrospective analysis of 1336 uveal melanoma patients diagnosed between January 2018 and December 2021.
- Data collected included tumor localization, size, and treatment methods.
- Statistical analysis using Chi-square Pearson test.
Main Results
- 728 UM patients were analyzed pre-pandemic (2018-2019) and 608 during the pandemic (2020-2021).
- Uveal melanomas were significantly larger and more frequently anteriorly localized in 2021 compared to 2018 (p=0.0001, p=0.0077).
- Enucleation rates increased from 15.94% in 2018 to 26.90% in 2021 (p=0.0005).
Conclusions
- The COVID-19 pandemic led to statistically significant changes in uveal melanoma management.
- Tumors diagnosed during the pandemic were larger and more anteriorly located.
- There was a higher rate of enucleation for uveal melanoma patients during the pandemic.
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