Glioblastoma in Puerto Rico: A 21-year population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Glioblastoma (GBM) is a highly aggressive malignancy and the most common primary malignant brain tumor in adults, with significant variations in incidence and outcomes across different populations. Despite extensive research in the United States (U.S.), there is limited data on GBM epidemiology in Puerto Rico, a U.S. commonwealth with a unique demographic and healthcare system. This study aims to provide the first comprehensive population-based analysis of GBM in Puerto Rico, focusing on incidence, demographics, and geographic distribution.

Methods

We performed a retrospective study of 1,423 GBM cases diagnosed in Puerto Rico from 2000 to 2020, including 1,334 cases with histopathologically confirmed diagnoses, utilizing data from the Puerto Rico Central Cancer Re

SUBMITTER: Calderon-Valero CE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12284642 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature