The Spectrum of Central Nervous System Tumours at the Tertiary Care Hospital: A Three Year Study | [ESCULAPIO. JOURNAL OF SERVICES INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES • 2022]

Author(s):

1. Maham Akhlaq: University of Health Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan

2. Safeena Sarfraz: King Edward Medical University, Lahore.Pakistan

3. Saeed Ahmed: King Edward Medical University, Lahore.Pakistan

4. Muneeza Khalid: Department of Pathologist, Social Security Hospital, Pakistan

Abstract:

Objective: To study the spectrum of central nervous system in our local population in a tertiary care hospital. Method: This study was set in King Edward Medical University Pathology laboratory for a period of three years. All the CNS tumors sent to the histopathology department and reported were included in this study after following a strict criterion of inclusion and exclusion. A total of 110 cases were included in this study. All the cases were reviewed by 2 separate histopathologists. Data was collected using pre-designed proforma used in the laboratory which covers various aspects of the processes involved from specimen requisition till dispatch of final report. Data collected was entered by using Statistical package for social sciences (SPSS version 21). Results: Majority of cases were categorized in the benign category and Meningioma was seen as the most common tumour. The age group most commonly observed was 40-60years of age and there was no difference in incidence between the gender. Glioblastoma was the most common malignant tumor noted. Conclusion: This study gives a good overall picture of the spectrum of CNS tumors in local population. Their incidence needs to be investigated and documented so that a proper idea of their prevalence can be made in order to benefit the patients and clinicians alike.

Page(s): 200-203

DOI: 10.51273/esc22.2518220

Published: Journal: ESCULAPIO. JOURNAL OF SERVICES INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, Volume: 18, Issue: 2, Year: 2022

Keywords:

brain , central nervous system , Meningioma , Tumours

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