1. Retinoblastoma: A Retrospective Study of 27 Cases in University Hospital of Lubumbashi-RDC
- Author
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Mwenze Dm, Numbi Mn, Ilunga Jn, Lukamba Rm, Chenge G, Mutoke G, Kanteng G, and Kyabu Vk
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Pediatrics ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Chemotherapy ,business.industry ,Retinoblastoma ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Complete remission ,Retrospective cohort study ,medicine.disease ,University hospital ,Open access publishing ,medicine ,Special care ,business - Abstract
The average age was 3 ± 1.4 years in girls and 3.3 ± 1.9 years in boys. Eight patients (29.6%) were treated by surgery only, 3 went thought surgery plus chemotherapy (11.1%), and 7 patients (25.9%) were treated by chemotherapy only. Nine patients (33.3%) did not receive any specific treatment. The follow-up of patients made in 2013 reported complete remission in 2 patients (7.4%), partial remission in 3 patients (11.1%), recurrence in 2 patients (7.4%), 10 patients (37%) were dead and 10 (37%) were lost from view. Our study indicates needs for early diagnosis and special care to improve the prognosis of retinoblastoma in DRC.
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- 2016