Kuiate David^1,2,3*, Ohandja Mani Charlie Christelle⁶, Nana Yasmine Laurie⁴, Kougoum Takam Natacha², Fomekong Dieuseul Lothner², Foundikou Vessah Dayib², Apouakone Mefire Aicha², Nanfack Fanny Nadege², Omboto Sébastien⁶, Yves Govondandi Lakreo¹, Alapha Zilbinkai Florent⁷ and Kouam Brice Bertrand⁸

¹International School of Health and Medical Sciences, Kesmonds International
University, Cameroon
²Radiology and Medical Imaging Department, "Les Promoteurs de la Bonne Santé"
Medical Center, Cameroon
³Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé 1, Cameroon
⁴Medical and Surgical Center “Le Samaritaine Plus”, Cameroon
⁵St Louis University Institute, Cameroon
⁶Nkoa Ferdinand Medical Foundation, Cameroon
⁷Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Ngaoundere, Cameroon
⁸Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, Bafoussam Regional Hospital,
Cameroon

*Corresponding Author: Kuiate David, International School of Health and Medical Sciences, Kesmonds International University, Cameroon.

Received: April 16, 2026 Published: April 30, 2026

Abstract

Objective: To assess the Prevalence, risk factors and presentations of central nervous system pathologies amongst adult patients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging scan at military hospital Yaoundé.

Materials and Methods: This study was a descriptive retrospective study for the 6 passed months from November 2024 to April 2025, carried out at Military hospital Yaounde among adult participants who performed an MRI scan of the brain and the spinal cord. A structured form was used to collect data which was saved in USB key and later analysed using SPSS version 23.0 An ethical clearance was obtained from St Louis university institute Yaoundé. An authorization obtained from the delegation of public health and from the director of Military hospital Yaounde. And participants’ information was kept private to maintain confidentiality.

Results: There were 45 participants. Majority were males 73.% in the aged range of 41-50 35.6%.The prevalence was 62%. There was equally a significant association beteween age and prevalence of having a CNS disorder (p value 0.000). the highest risk factor was hypertension 66.7% followed by Diabetics mellitus 51.5%. There was equally a significant relationship between hypertension and the prevalence of having a CNS disorder (p value 0.000)

Conclusion: The most common risk factor for CNS disorder are hypertension followed by diabeties. There is equally a significant association between sociodemographic data and prevalence equally beteeen risk factors and prevalence. Majority had headache as clinical profile. The main CNS pathology diagnosed was spinal canal stenosis.

Keywords: Prevalence; Risk Factors; CNS Disorders; MRI Findings

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Citation

Citation: Kuiate David., et al. “Prevalence, Risk Factors and Presentations of Central Nervous System Pathologies Amongst Adult Patients Undergoing Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scan at Military Hospital Yaounde". Acta Scientific Women's Health 8.5 (2026): 07-13.

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Copyright: © 2026 Kuiate David., et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.