Tumor Screening, Incidence, and Treatment for Patients with Severe Motor and Intellectual Disabilities

Abstract

Background: The increasing age of patients with severe motor and intellectual disabilities (SMID) has become a serious concern. Few studies have investigated tumor treatment in this population. Methods: Tumor treatments for 12 SMID patients were examined. Results: Blood tests and ultrasonography were useful for screening. With regard to treatment, surgery for SMID patients was performed in the same manner as for patients without SMID, and the results were generally satisfactory, without major complications. Typically, cancer was diagnosed at an advanced stage, and many metachronous double cancers were observed. Conclusions: Treatment yielded satisfactory results for patients with SMID and their families. Future studies should examine the clinical significance of screening and tumor operative method for patients with SMID. (J Nippon Med Sch 2022; 89: 212―214).