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Pattern of neoplasms in children

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Pattern of neoplasms in children under 15 years is reviewed. Of 1424 lesions, 57 per cent were benign. The common malignant tumours in order of frequency were; lymphoma, central nervous system (CNS) tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, bona sarcomas, retinoblastoma, Wilms' tumour and carcinomas. Males were affected more often than females (ratio of 2·6∶1). Malignant tumours were commonest in the first five year of life.

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  1. Department of Pathology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, 160012, Chandigarh

    C. K. Banerjee

  2. Department of Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, 160012, Chandigarh

    B. N. S. Walia

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Banerjee, C.K., Walia, B.N.S. & Pathak, I.C. Pattern of neoplasms in children. Indian J Pediatr 53, 93–97 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02787078

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