Features
V1.5
Study Results Summary
Introduction
The study begins by discussing Pediatric Soft Tissue Sarcoma (STS), highlighting that Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is the most common type. RMS typically affects children aged 6-8 years on average. The introduction also notes the bimodal peak incidence of STS and explains the main subtypes of RMS - namely, embryonal and alveolar.
- Gender Distribution - 39% male and 61% female.
- Age Distribution - Distribution among different age groups:
- <1 year: 17.9%
- 1-5 years: 57.1%
- 6-10 years: 14.3%
- 10 years and above: 10.7%
- Symptom Presentation:
- Body Masses: 64%
- Constitutional Symptoms: 25%
- Risk Stratification and Survival Outcomes:
- Low Risk: Five-year OS and RFS both 75%
- Intermediate Risk: Five-year OS and RFS both 53.3%
- High Risk: Five-year OS 60%, RFS 80%
Objectives
The objectives are clear and aim to assess the clinical profile and survival rates of Pediatric RMS in Oman. This will document a significant pediatric cancer for which previous data in the region is limited.
Parameter | Details |
Number of children | 28 |
Gender ratio (M:F) | 1:2 |
Average age at presentation | 3 years |
Presenting complaints | Body Masses (64%), Constitutional symptoms (25%) |
Disease stage at presentation | Stage 1 or 2 (57%) |
Five-year overall survival | 60.7% |
Five-year relapse-free survival | 64.2% |
Methods
Conclusion
The study first outlines the clinical features and outcomes of pediatric RMS in Oman, showing comparable survival rates to international data. This influences local treatment and adds valuable data to pediatric oncology. For future studies, it would be beneficial to continue expanding the age range and incorporating more comprehensive statistical tools.
- Gender Distribution: Shows the percentage of male and female patients involved in the study.
- Age Distribution: Illustrates the distribution of patients across different age groups.
- Symptom Presentation: Depicts the proportion of different presenting symptoms among the patients.
Table: Study Results Summary