Tumors of the central nervous system in Taiwan, Republic of China

摘要: A series of 1012 surgically removed tumors the central nervous system from two hospitals in Taiwan were reviewed, tabulated, and compared to United States, Europe, Asia. Among gliomas, a relatively high incidence glioblastomas was found patients less than 20 years old. The percentage meningiomas very high: 20.22% 26.72%, respectively. Neurilemmomas, as reported Japan mainland China, also more common States or Europe. Germinomas teratomas frequent Western countries, but so Japanese series. Pituitary adenomas constituted 21.8% cases Veterans General Hospital Taipei, higher that any comparable