Epidemiology of oculo-orbital tumours in Malawian children: a 10-year review of cases from tertiary hospitals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ocular tumours, regardless of type, impose significant economic and psychosocial burdens on sufferers and their families [1]. Paediatric cases can lead to substantial challenges, including developmental delays, economic strain, and psychological distress. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and presentation of ocular tumours among children in Malawi.

Method

The study was designed as a hospital-based cross-sectional retrospective review of paediatric files obtained from the Ophthalmology Department of the four tertiary hospitals (Kamuzu, Queen Elizabeth, Mzuzu and Zomba Central Hospitals) in Malawi from 2009 to 2019. Data was analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 26.0 for data analysis. A p-value of < 0.05 was cons

SUBMITTER: Ogbonna GO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12023627 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature