Perfil epidemiológico de pacientes com tumores de órbita e seus anexos na região amazônica

Abstract

Introduction:The orbit is a bony cavity formed by several noble structures. Different types of tumors can arise from these structures, and orbital tumors are difficult to diagnose. According to the records of the American Cancer Society, the incidence of tumors of this type is less than 1 per 100,000 people. The importance of identifying epidemiological data of patients with orbital tumors and their annexes treated at the Foundation Center for Oncology Control of the State of Amazonas is important to understand the profile of this disease and to guide the creation of an infographic that will guide the screening of these patients. Objective: To describe and determine epidemiological variables of patients at the orbital tumor outpatient clinic and its annexes at FCECON and to prepare an infographic. Methodology: This is a retrospective, cross-sectional and observational study conducted from July 2019 to October 2023, recording demographic data (age, sex, place of birth, origin and race), clinical data (length of clinical history, signs and symptoms, clinical diagnosis, histopathological data, and treatment (surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and multidisciplinary support). The sample consisted of 91 patients, with a sampling error not exceeding 5% and a reliability of 95%. Results: We identified 91 cases of orbital tumors and their adnexa in a 4-year period, with no statistical difference between the sexes and the most prevalent age group being between 60 and 69 years of age. This study showed differences in the profile of patients from Amazonas when compared to other regions of Brazil and the world. Conclusion: The epidemiological data found in this work showed the clinical profile of the patients, as well as the understanding of this pathology in different regions