Epidemiological profile of brain tumors in Cameroon: a retrospective study
Abstract Background Brain tumors represent group of neoplasms originating from intracranial tissues and the meninges. The aim of this study was to determine the epidemiological profile of brain tumors seen in a referral health center in Cameroon. We carried out a 10-year retrospective study in the n...
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| author | Mathieu Motah Daniel Gams Massi Fabien Fouda Bekolo Nkemontoh Akweseh Nju Aurélien Ndoumbe Mireille Moumi Anne Sango Paul Shu Victor Eyenga |
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| description | Abstract Background Brain tumors represent group of neoplasms originating from intracranial tissues and the meninges. The aim of this study was to determine the epidemiological profile of brain tumors seen in a referral health center in Cameroon. We carried out a 10-year retrospective study in the neurosurgical, neurology, pathology, oncology and radiotherapy units of our hospital. Results We found 150 complete case files accounting for 0.7% of total admissions in the various units. Males accounted for 50.7% of the cases. Children less than 14 years represented 12.7% of cases (n = 19). Primary brain tumors constituted 92% (n = 138). Most patients with primary brain tumors were between 25 and 54 years of age, making up 57% of cases (n = 79). The most prevalent histological type of brain tumor was meningioma (26%, n = 39), followed by astrocytoma (24.7%, n = 37), and pituitary adenomas (18%, n = 27). The majority of cases presented with signs of raised intracranial pressure with headache being the most frequent symptom (88%). Some patients presented with seizures (34%), neurological deficit (13%), visual disturbances (10%), and cognitive disorders (7%). Conclusion Young adults represent the most affected age group. Meningioma, astrocytoma and pituitary adenomas were the most frequent brain tumors in adults. Further studies are needed to assess the long-term outcome of patients with BTs. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f03f92ffbb054a9ca54007bc0bd7bead2022-12-21T18:29:25ZengSpringerOpenThe Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery1687-83292021-09-015711510.1186/s41983-021-00381-6Epidemiological profile of brain tumors in Cameroon: a retrospective studyMathieu Motah0Daniel Gams Massi1Fabien Fouda Bekolo2Nkemontoh Akweseh Nju3Aurélien Ndoumbe4Mireille Moumi5Anne Sango6Paul Shu7Victor Eyenga8Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of DoualaDepartment of Internal Medicine and Paediatrics, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of BueaDepartment of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of DoualaDepartment of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of DoualaDepartment of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of DoualaDepartment of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of DoualaDepartment of Internal Medicine and Paediatrics, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of BueaDepartment of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of DoualaFaculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé IAbstract Background Brain tumors represent group of neoplasms originating from intracranial tissues and the meninges. The aim of this study was to determine the epidemiological profile of brain tumors seen in a referral health center in Cameroon. We carried out a 10-year retrospective study in the neurosurgical, neurology, pathology, oncology and radiotherapy units of our hospital. Results We found 150 complete case files accounting for 0.7% of total admissions in the various units. Males accounted for 50.7% of the cases. Children less than 14 years represented 12.7% of cases (n = 19). Primary brain tumors constituted 92% (n = 138). Most patients with primary brain tumors were between 25 and 54 years of age, making up 57% of cases (n = 79). The most prevalent histological type of brain tumor was meningioma (26%, n = 39), followed by astrocytoma (24.7%, n = 37), and pituitary adenomas (18%, n = 27). The majority of cases presented with signs of raised intracranial pressure with headache being the most frequent symptom (88%). Some patients presented with seizures (34%), neurological deficit (13%), visual disturbances (10%), and cognitive disorders (7%). Conclusion Young adults represent the most affected age group. Meningioma, astrocytoma and pituitary adenomas were the most frequent brain tumors in adults. Further studies are needed to assess the long-term outcome of patients with BTs.https://doi.org/10.1186/s41983-021-00381-6EpidemiologyBrain tumorsMeningiomaAstrocytomaPituitary adenomaCameroon |
| spellingShingle | Mathieu Motah Daniel Gams Massi Fabien Fouda Bekolo Nkemontoh Akweseh Nju Aurélien Ndoumbe Mireille Moumi Anne Sango Paul Shu Victor Eyenga Epidemiological profile of brain tumors in Cameroon: a retrospective study The Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery Epidemiology Brain tumors Meningioma Astrocytoma Pituitary adenoma Cameroon |
| title | Epidemiological profile of brain tumors in Cameroon: a retrospective study |
| title_full | Epidemiological profile of brain tumors in Cameroon: a retrospective study |
| title_fullStr | Epidemiological profile of brain tumors in Cameroon: a retrospective study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Epidemiological profile of brain tumors in Cameroon: a retrospective study |
| title_short | Epidemiological profile of brain tumors in Cameroon: a retrospective study |
| title_sort | epidemiological profile of brain tumors in cameroon a retrospective study |
| topic | Epidemiology Brain tumors Meningioma Astrocytoma Pituitary adenoma Cameroon |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s41983-021-00381-6 |
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