Prevalence of primary CNS tumors in a diagnostic setup in Nairobi, Kenya
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Pathology and Oncology - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction Diagnosis of CNS tumors is often difficult for the general pathologist due to its rarity However high morbidity and mortality makes this the dreaded form of cancer and diagnosis requires precision to differentiate the various forms including secondariesMaterials and Methods Study was conducted in an independent laboratory over a period of 6 months in Nairobi Kenya and all primary CNS neoplasms during the study period were included in the studyResult Amongst 42 lesions involving the CNS 34 primary CNS neoplasms were identified It was more common in females with a mean age of 4941 years Meningiomas were the most common type of CNS lesions followed by astrocytic tumorsConclusion Incidence of meningiomas is high in the African population Light microscopy is essential for initial diagnosis however immunohistochemistry ultrastructural studies including molecular studies are essential to predict further managementKeywords Central nervous system Neoplams Meningioma Astrocytoma Kenya
Authors and Affiliations
Prakash H. Muddegowda, Jyothi B. Lingegowda, Ramkumar Kurpad R, Shuba Srinivasan, Manjunatha HK
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