EPIDEMIOLOGICAL AND HISTOLOGICAL PROFILE OF CANCERS AT THE UNIVERSITY
CLINICS OF LUBUMBASHI IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Abstract
Introduction: Cancers in children under the age of 17 have specific
epidemiological and management aspects. The objective of this study was
to determine the epidemiological and histological profile of childhood
cancers in Lubumbashi. Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study
conducted at the University Clinics of Lubumbashi over a lap of
two-year. The data collection was done using a form with a number of
parameters. Results: We noted a prevalence of (3.27%) childhood cancer
in Lubumbashi and the percentage had increased in 2018 (53.5%)
comparing to the previous years. The average time between the onset of
the disease and the first consultation was 33.5-7.1 weeks and only
(71%) cases had consulted a general practitioner at first sign of the
disease. From the histological point of view retinoblastoma led the way
with 29.2%, followed by Nephroblastoma (23.3%), lymphomas of all forms
(13.2%). Other types of cancers were repeated, representing 28.3%.
Conclusion: This pathology is a reality that is experienced in large
numbers in our environment diagnosis and early treatment remain
essential to the reduction of the mortality rate