Introduction: CNS tumors comprises of Brain tumors, Spinal tumors, Lipomas, Osteomas and Tuberculomas. Although relatively rare, they are associated with morbidity and mortality and the significant proportion of affected young and middle-aged individuals has a major bearing on the death-adjusted life years compared to other malignancies. Prevalence rates are used to supplement descriptions of disease and these rates are unavailable for CNS tumors in India. The objective of the study is to record the prevalence and morbidity-mortality rates in CNS tumour patients.
Materials and methods: A Retrospective study dual center study was conducted for a period of six month in the department of neurosurgery in Warangal region. The prevalence data was obtained for different types of CNS tumors and this data was then used for the estimation of incidence, Age at the time of diagnosis and mortality rates.
Results: A total of 180 patient’s data was included in the study. Brain tumours were found to be more prevalent representing 66.6% of all CNS tumours. Brain tumors were highly prevalent in males, spinal tumor in females. Overall prevalence of CNS tumors was highest in the age group of 40-49 years, mortality was observed in 24 (16.8%) patients.
Conclusion: The study concludes that the age at the time of diagnosis, type of tumor and tumor grade were regarded as the significant predictors of prognosis.
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