Etiological Factors Contributing to Orbital and Oculoplastic Conditions at University Teaching Hospital in Zambia: A Comprehensive Analysis

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dc.contributor.authorMulenga, Jen_US
dc.contributor.authorNg’andwe, Ben_US
dc.contributor.authorMoonga, Pen_US
dc.contributor.authorBuchan, Jen_US
dc.contributor.authorFoster, A.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2024-12-02T11:58:32Z
dc.date.available2024-12-02T11:58:32Z
dc.date.issued2024-01
dc.description.abstractPurpose: Orbital, Oculoplastic including Ocular Oncology are not only sight threatening but potentially life threatening. This study examines the causes of these conditions at University Teaching Hospitals-Eye Hospital in Lusaka Zambia. Methods: A retrospective review of 150 case files of patients with an Orbital, Oculoplastic and Ocular Oncology diagnosis presenting at UTHs-EH over a 4-year period, 2018-2021. Results: Of the 150 cases 54% were under the age of 40 years. The most common condition seen was squamous cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva (SCC), usually confined to the globe, but sometimes spreading to the orbit. There was a positive association between HIV infection and SCC. Conclusion: This study at University Teaching Hospital revealed a spectrum of orbital and oculoplastic diseases, with Squamous Cell Carcinoma emerging as a predominant concern. The insights gained pave the way for enhanced service delivery. These findings, while specific to Zambia, hold relevance for the broader African context, offering a basis for future assessments, interventions, and policy enhancements.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsPublic Health for Eye Care, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, United Kingdomen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsUniversity of Teaching Hospitals-Eye Hospital, Lusaka, Zambiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsNational Eye Coordinator Ministry of Health, Lusaka, Zambiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsLondon School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, International Centre of Eye Health, United Kingdomen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsLondon School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, International Centre of Eye Health, United Kingdom.en_US
dc.identifier.citationMulenga J, Ng’andwe B, Moonga P, Buchan J, Foster A.. Etiological Factors Contributing to Orbital and Oculoplastic Conditions at University Teaching Hospital in Zambia: A Comprehensive Analysis. Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal. 2024 Jan; 19(1): 19-25en_US
dc.identifier.issn2321–7227
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/240607
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherMs. M. B. Mondalen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber1en_US
dc.relation.volume19en_US
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.9734/or/2024/v19i1410en_US
dc.subjectOculoplasticen_US
dc.subjectocular diseasesen_US
dc.titleEtiological Factors Contributing to Orbital and Oculoplastic Conditions at University Teaching Hospital in Zambia: A Comprehensive Analysisen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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