Prevalencia del osteosarcoma en infantes y adolescentes en la Fundación Solca desde el año 2013–2022.

Abstract

Introduction: Osteosarcoma is a type of primary bone cancer that predominantly affects growing children and adolescents. It is considered the most common malignant bone tumor in this population and represents a significant public health challenge. Objective: The main objective of the present work was to determine the prevalence of osteosarcoma in Infants and Adolescents in the Solca foundation from 2013 - 2022. Material and Methods: Observational retrospective cohort study, descriptive crosssectional including all patients who were admitted to the SOLCA foundation and were diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Results: Between 2013 and 2022, 72 cases diagnosed with osteosarcoma were reported of which 41 patients (56.94%) were male and 31 (43.06%) were female. The most frequently affected bone topography was the femur, representing 56.50% compared to the other affected bones. Conclusion: the prevalence of osteosarcoma in pediatric patients was higher in boys than in girls at the Solca Foundation from 2013-2022.