Trends of hospital-based reporting of intracranial neoplasms in Nigeria from 1960 to 2024: A systematic review and pooled analysis of literatures.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intracranial neoplasms, encompassing benign and malignant tumors, remain a significant health concern worldwide. This review systematically examines hospital-based reports of intracranial neoplasms in Nigeria from 1960 to July 2024, highlighting their distribution, demographics, and temporal trends.

Methods

Following PRISMA guidelines, studies published from 1960 onward were identified through PubMed, Google Scholar, and African Journals Online. Eligible studies reported incidence, prevalence, or demographic data of intracranial neoplasms in Nigeria. Extracted data were pooled for meta-analysis to estimate aggregated incidence and prevalence.

Results

Forty-five studies comprising 3517 cases were included. Pooled extrapolated prevalence was 3.22 (95% CI: 1.6

SUBMITTER: Alare K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12658747 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature