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Spectrum of Malignancies in a Tertiary Care Hospital โ€“ A Retrospective One Year Study

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Vallalkani K N , Sumithra A , Jayaganesh P
ยป doi: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.si4.390

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Cancer continues to be the leading cause of mortality and morbidity all over the world despite several advancements in diagnostic and therapeutic aspects. The present study provides a framework for assessing and analysing the impact of cancer in a small district in Tamilnadu, India. OBJECTIVES: 1. To know the percentage of age, sex, and organ/system-wise involvement of cancer patients attending a tertiary care centre in one year. 2. To study the distribution of organ-wise histopathological patterns being reported in a tertiary care centre in one year. 3. To study the cause and association of the most common histopathological patterns in each organ/system in one MATERIALS AND METHODS: The present study was a one-year retrospective study taking into account the records from the tumor registry for the year 2022.The study comprised 495 patients visiting the Pathology department for biopsy examination. Out of total 495 cases in 2022 (January to December), 416 cases turned out to be malignant. RESULTS: Out of 416 patients, the majority of the patients were females than males, both in the age of 60-69 years (29%) involving the gastrointestinal tract (stomach followed by colon) and breast topping the cancer site. CONCLUSION: The most prevalent histopathological subtype was squamous cell carcinoma followed by grade 2 invasive ductal carcinoma not otherwise specified. This will help and guide relevant support for strengthening efforts in improving cancer prevention and control

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