Histopathological study of pediatric solid malignant tumors in a tertiary care hospital

Background: Pediatric malignancies are extremely heterogeneous yet account for only approximately 1% of all tumor diagnosis. These entities important to recognize because their clinical features non-specific and may mimic common disorders childhood .Pediatric solid malignant tumors clinico-biologically distinct. They more aggressive but usually respond satisfactorily chemotherapy. The advanced multidisciplinary approach results in improved overall survival a better quality life majority the patients [1].Aims & Objectives: To study incidence, age sex distribution tumors. histopathological appearances various tumors.Materials Methods: A retrospective observational cohort over period 5 years (January 2017 September 2021) group 0-14 was conducted civil hospital, BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad. data retrieved from LIS (laboratory information system).The consisted about surgical pathology specimens received histopathology laboratory departments. All specimen were examined macroscopically, processed by routine paraffin processing method haematoxylin eosin stained sections studied microscopically.Results: In our 170 cases, stratified 3 groups; 0-5 years, 6-9 10-14 years. Total 110 cases observed among males 60 females. Most 67(39.4%) group. Central Nervous System (CNS) 123(72.35%) most followed soft tissue sarcoma, lymphoma, germ cell tumors, renal bone miscellaneous