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A [[bimodal distribution]] by age is noted with peak [[incidence]] rates in children (aged 7-9 years; most common) and among older adults (aged 30-40; rare) is seen.<ref>Epidemiology of Brainstem gliomas. Dr Yuranga Weerakkody and Dr Frank Gaillard et al. Radiopaedia 2015. http://radiopaedia.org/articles/brainstem-glioma</ref> | A [[bimodal distribution]] by age is noted with peak [[incidence]] rates in children (aged 7-9 years; most common) and among older adults (aged 30-40; rare) is seen.<ref name=ddd>Epidemiology of Brainstem gliomas. Dr Yuranga Weerakkody and Dr Frank Gaillard et al. Radiopaedia 2015. http://radiopaedia.org/articles/brainstem-glioma</ref> | ||
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The prevalence and incidence of brainstem gliomas does not vary by gender.<ref>Epidemiology of Brainstem gliomas. Dr Yuranga Weerakkody and Dr Frank Gaillard et al. Radiopaedia 2015. http://radiopaedia.org/articles/brainstem-glioma</ref> | The prevalence and incidence of brainstem gliomas does not vary by gender.<ref name=ddd>Epidemiology of Brainstem gliomas. Dr Yuranga Weerakkody and Dr Frank Gaillard et al. Radiopaedia 2015. http://radiopaedia.org/articles/brainstem-glioma</ref> | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sujit Routray, M.D. [2]
Overview
The incidence of brainstem gliomas is estimated to be 0.05 - 0.1 cases per 100,000 individuals in the USA. A bimodal distribution by age is noted with peak incidences rates in children and older adults. The prevalence and incidence of brainstem gliomas does not vary by gender or race.
Epidemiology and Demographics
Incidence
The incidence of brainstem gliomas is 0.05 - 0.1 per 100,000 individuals per year.
Age
A bimodal distribution by age is noted with peak incidence rates in children (aged 7-9 years; most common) and among older adults (aged 30-40; rare) is seen.[1]
Gender
The prevalence and incidence of brainstem gliomas does not vary by gender.[1]
Race
The prevalence of brain stem gliomas does not vary by race.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Epidemiology of Brainstem gliomas. Dr Yuranga Weerakkody and Dr Frank Gaillard et al. Radiopaedia 2015. http://radiopaedia.org/articles/brainstem-glioma