Epidemiological pattern of musculoskeletal tumors- study from tertiary care hospital of north India.

Angli Manhas; Gaurav S Manhas; Rameshwar S Manhas

Volume : VIII, Issue : IV, April - 2019

Epidemiological pattern of musculoskeletal tumors- study from tertiary care hospital of north India.

Angli Manhas, Gaurav S Manhas, Rameshwar S Manhas

Abstract :

Background: Primary malignant musculoskeletal tumors in adults can be more aggressive with a high potential for systemic spread, are rare affections & its treatment is still a real challenge today. Magnetic resonance imaging is a valuable technique for non invasive evaluation of musculoskeletal tumors. Aims: The objective of the study was to see epidemiological pattern of musculoskeletal tumors. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on all patients suspected of musculoskeletal tumors referred for magnetic resonance imaging from department of orthopedics to the department of radiodiagnosis of tertiary care hospital of north India. After meeting inclusion & exclusion criteria data such as age, sex, type & nature of tumor etc. were collected. Results: Maximum number of patients were in the age group 11-20 years i.e. 19 (30.7%). Males constituted 37 (59.7%) patients while females were 25 (40.3%). Bone tumors constituted the most common musculoskeletal tumors i.e.39 (62.9%). Femur 10 (25.6%) was the most common bone involved followed by tibia & verteae. Conclusion: From present study, we may conclude that maximum incidence of musculoskeletal tumors were noticed in young age group with more preponderance in males. Bone tumors constituted the most common musculoskeletal tumors in comparison to soft tissue tumors.