Rev Bras Oftalmol.2026;85:e0101
Profile of hospitalizations for pediatric ocular cancer in Brazil: an integrated SIH/SUS-RHC analysis (2018-2024).
DOI: 10.37039/1982.8551.20260101
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To describe the epidemiological profile of hospital admissions for ocular cancer and adnexa in children in Brazil (2018-2024) and contextualize them using available oncological data.
Methods:
Ecological time-series study using SIH/SUS data (CID-10 C69) retrieved from DATASUS. Pediatric cases from the Hospital Cancer Registry (2018-2023) were analyzed based on the variables year, sex, age group, geographic region, and type of care. Descriptive analysis and inter-database comparison were performed.
Results:
A total of 10,167 admissions were recorded, with predominance in children aged 1-4 years, slight male predominance, and higher concentration in the Southeast region. The Registry identified 1,004 confirmed cases, predominantly retinoblastoma in early childhood.
Conclusion:
Hospital admissions reflect healthcare burden rather than proportional occurrence of confirmed cases. Integration between SIH/SUS and the Hospital Cancer Registry is essential for accurate interpretation of these data and for planning ocular oncology care.
