Spectrum of pediatric tumors: A study from tertiary care centre

Abstract

Background

The spectrum of tumors in pediatric age group varies considerably from that of adult age group. The incidence of pediatric tumor is increasing in trend.

Aims

A retrospective observational study was conducted in our department to evaluate the changing spectrum of malignancy in pediatric population.

Methods

The hospital data of past 5 years [from January 2011 to December 2015, were analyzed for malignancy occurring in cohort of pediatric age group less than or equal to 14 years of age and it was compared to data from India and United State.

Results

The pediatrics population divided in 3 cohorts according to age 0-4 years (20.4%), 5-9 years (33.7%) and 10-14 years (45.9%). The incidence of pediatric tumors is higher in male as compared to female .The most common childhood malignancy is leukemia.

Conclusion

Population based surveillance as well as many etiological studies are needed to determine the parameters and changing pattern of pediatric malignancy. It is an urgent need of to develop a dedicated national pediatric tumor registry program.