Epidemiology of adult meningioma:Report from the Dutch Brain Tumour Registry (2000–2019)

Background and purpose: Meningiomas are the most common primary tumours of the central nervous system. This study aimed to provide comprehensive nationwide estimates on the incidence, prevalence and prognostic impact of meningioma diagnosis in the Netherlands. Methods: Adult patients diagnosed with meningioma in 2000–2019 were selected from the Dutch Brain Tumour Registry (DBTR), part of the Netherlands Cancer Registry (NCR). Time trends in age-adjusted incidence and prevalence rates were evaluated using the estimated annual percentage change (EAPC). Relative survival rates were calculated usi... Mehr ...