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Malignant tumours in Omani children
Z al Lamki1, N Elbanna, M Unnikrishnan
1Department of Child Health and Epidemiology, College of Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman.
Annals of Tropical Paediatrics
|January 1, 1994
Summary
Childhood cancer epidemiology in Oman revealed leukaemias (32.3%) as the most common malignancy in children aged 0-12 years, followed by lymphomas (29%). This study analyzed 313 cases diagnosed between 1988 and 1992.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Epidemiology
- Cancer Research
Background:
- Childhood cancer presents a significant global health challenge.
- Understanding regional cancer epidemiology is crucial for targeted interventions.
- Oman's specific cancer patterns in children required investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the epidemiological characteristics of childhood cancer in Oman.
- To identify the most prevalent types of childhood malignancies.
- To compare Omani childhood cancer data with international findings.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of hospital-based records.
- Inclusion of biopsy-proven malignant tumors in children aged 0-12 years.
- Data collection spanned a 5-year period (1988-1992).
Main Results:
- A total of 313 childhood cancer cases were diagnosed.
- Leukaemias were the most frequent (32.3%), followed by lymphomas (29%) and brain tumors (11.2%).
- The male:female ratio was 1.3:1, with a peak incidence at age 2.
Conclusions:
- Leukaemias and lymphomas are the predominant childhood cancers in Oman.
- The findings provide baseline data for Omani pediatric oncology.
- Further research is needed to explore similarities and differences with global childhood cancer trends.