An Evaluation Of Bone Tumours In Mixed Urban And Rural Population Of Lahore.

Abstract

This study includes 104 cases of bone tumours reported during the period (1995 to 1997) at department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, K. E. Medical College, Lahore. The data analysed revealed 3.40% of all malignancies. Metastatic diseases from other primaries & bones were not included. Male & female ratio was found as 2.3:1. The average age in male was 30.26 years & in female 30.08 years. Majority (95%) of the said cases belonged to low socio-economic group. Only 5% were from well off families. Out of the total 104 cases (41.6%) were young & school going. (25%) were household women & the rest were manual labourer, farmers & shopkeepers. Major signs & symptoms noted included swelling (40%), pain (30%). Both pain & swelling as part of associated complaints noted in (25%) of the total cases. The rise in fever noted in (12.35%) cases, where as (9.88%) had shown significant loss of weight History of trauma was noted in (32.5%) cases, anorexia in (8.64%) & neurological deficits were noted in (12.99%) cases. Most of the cases had lower limbs involvement (76%), however rest had the upper limb involvement. Nearly (22.22%) of the patients presented during the first four months whereas (41.67%) reported in the 5th to 8th months. The performance status of the patients and other parameters were also evaluated and analysed.