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Meningiomas and the Polynesian population.

Sarah Olson1, Andrew Law

  • 1Neurosurgery, Auckland Public Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand.

ANZ Journal of Surgery
|August 4, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Polynesians have a higher incidence of meningiomas, particularly young women. These tumors are more likely to be multiple and larger, but outcomes are similar to Caucasians.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuro-oncology
  • Epidemiology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Auckland Hospital noted a perceived higher incidence of meningiomas in Polynesians.
  • Suspicions included earlier onset and higher multiplicity in Polynesians.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To confirm higher meningioma incidence in Polynesians.
  • To analyze age at presentation and compare treatment outcomes with Caucasians.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 302 cranial meningioma excisions (1991-2001).
  • Data collected: age, sex, ethnicity, tumor number, type, size, comorbidities, presentation time, and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Significantly higher meningioma incidence in Polynesians (P < 0.0001), especially women (P < 0.05).
  • Polynesians presented younger (P < 0.0001) with multiple (P < 0.02) and larger tumors (P = 0.0006).
  • No significant difference in outcomes or comorbidities compared to Caucasians.

Conclusions:

  • Confirms higher meningioma incidence in New Zealand Polynesians, particularly young women.
  • Suggests genetic (chromosome 22) or hormonal (IGF-1) factors may predispose Polynesians.
  • Further research is warranted to elucidate the underlying causes.

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