Original Research Article
Year: 2017 | Month: May | Volume: 7 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 293-295
Incidence Patterns of Primary Central Nervous System Tumors (CNS) in Albania
Djamandi P1, Brace G2, Kaloshi G2, Seferi A2, Petrela M2
1Hygeia Hospital, Tirana, Albania
2University Hospital Center “Mother Teresa”, Neurosurgery Service, Tirana, Albania
Corresponding Author: Djamandi P
ABSTRACT
Summary Central nervous system tumors are a heterogeneous group of neoplasms that include all forms of primary and secondary neoplasms developed within the cranial and vertebral cavity. A total of 1883 cases with CNS tumors were registered during 1993 – 2013 and 977 cases (49 %) were evaluated and interviewed during the period 2010 -2013. We note the increasing incidence of CNS tumors during years. Interpretation of the increased number is complicated and we find two peaks, in 1995-1996 and 2001-2002, these periods corresponds to the addition of new diagnostic procedures (CT scan) or improving their quality (MRI). Age and gender are important risk factors in development of brain tumors. The incidence is higher in adults aged 55- 80 years old, and we determined the exclusive predominance of meningioma on women and a predominance of glioma on men. The impact of improved diagnostic methods was seen particularly in the growth of incidence over the years. Age and gender are important risk factors in development of various brain tumors.
Key words: Tumors, nervous system, epidemiology, incidence, relative risk