Epidemiology of Brain Tumors

Katharine A. McNeill

doi:10.1016/j.ncl.2016.06.014

Epidemiology of Brain Tumors

Katharine A. McNeill

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Abstract

Brain tumors are the commonest solid tumor in children, leading to significant cancer-related mortality. Several hereditary syndromes associated with brain tumors are nonfamilial. Ionizing radiation is a well-recognized risk factor for brain tumors. Several industrial exposures have been evaluated for a causal association with brain tumor formation but the results are inconclusive. A casual association between the common mutagens of tobacco, alcohol, or dietary factors has not yet been established. There is no clear evidence that the incidence of brain tumors has changed over time. This article presents the descriptive epidemiology of the commonest brain tumors of children and adults.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	981-998
Number of pages	18
Journal	Neurologic Clinics
Volume	34
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ncl.2016.06.014
State	Published - Nov 1 2016
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Glioma
Ionizing radiation
Medulloblastoma
Meningioma
Neurofibromatosis
Pituitary adenoma

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Clinical Neurology

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