1975
DOI: 10.1002/1097-0142(197508)36:2<370::aid-cncr2820360212>3.0.co;2-k
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Tumors of childhood in Ibadan, Nigeria

Abstract: Orbitotomy is not a commonly performed surgical procedure in Nigeria due to paucity of trained orbitoplastic surgeons. Two cases of orbital tumors managed with lateral orbitotomy in conjunction with a maxillofacial surgeon are presented to stress the importance of multidisciplinary approach in managing these cases in the developing countries. Case 1 Patient A. O., an 8-year-old school pupil presented to the Eye Clinic of the University College Hospital, Ibadan with a 3 year history of gradual painless protrusi… Show more

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“…In Ibadan, majority of the cases were seen between the ages of 5 and 10 years [3,9] with a peak between 6 and 8 years. This is similar to the findings in Jos, [15] Sokoto [19] and Lagos.…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 81%
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“…In Ibadan, majority of the cases were seen between the ages of 5 and 10 years [3,9] with a peak between 6 and 8 years. This is similar to the findings in Jos, [15] Sokoto [19] and Lagos.…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 81%
“…This is slightly different from the findings in Lagos, [2] Ibadan, [3,9] and Jos [15] where retinoblastoma occupied the second place. However, the relative frequency in this study compared with those in these other studies.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 77%
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