Brain Stem Gliomas epidemiology and demographics
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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 was estimated to be 0.05 - 0.1 cases per 100,000 individuals in the USA. A bimodal distribution by age was noted with peak incidences rates in children and older adults. There is no gender or racial predilection to brainstem gliomas.
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 was 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
There appears to be a similar incidence in both males and females.[2]
Race
No racial predilection is seen in brainstem glioma cases.
References
- ↑ Epidemiology of Brainstem gliomas. Dr Yuranga Weerakkody and Dr Frank Gaillard et al. Radiopaedia 2015. http://radiopaedia.org/articles/brainstem-glioma
- ↑ Epidemiology of Brainstem gliomas. Dr Yuranga Weerakkody and Dr Frank Gaillard et al. Radiopaedia 2015. http://radiopaedia.org/articles/brainstem-glioma