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Ocular Cytopathology: A 17 years' Experience in Northwest Nigeria
Kabiru Abdullahi, Umar Mohammed
Background: Cytological analysis of samples has become a widely recognized and accepted practice, serving both diagnostic and supplementary purposes. Despite this, the adoption of cytopathology in healthcare facilities within resource-limited settings tends to vary. Further investigation is needed to clarify the role of cytopathology in managing orbital and ocular tumors in resource-constrained settings. Aims/Objective: This study examines the demographic characteristics of patients, the clinical reasons for evaluation, and the cytological diagnoses of orbital and ocular lesions observed at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, a tertiary medical center serving portions of North-Western Nigeria. Method: This retrospective study examined orbital and ocular tumor cases over a 17-year period, retrieving data from the histopathology records at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital between January 1, 2001, and December 31, 2017. The pertinent data was extracted, compiled in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, validated, and statistically analyzed using SPSS version 20. Results: A total of 85 ocular cytology specimens were analyzed, with the most common patient age being 4 years old. Ocular cytology was predominantly performed on individuals within the 1-10 years age group, comprising 64 cases. The study population had a male-to-female ratio of 1.5:1. The primary reason for performing ocular cytology was to evaluate suspected neoplasms, which accounted for 84 cases, with 69 of these suspected to be malignant. Among the various cytological diagnoses, 62 were classified as malignant. Conclusion: Cytological evaluation of orbital and ocular lesions is a valuable tool in patient care.
10.51658/ABMS.202452.7
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