Cr. Freeman et Jp. Farmer, PEDIATRIC BRAIN-STEM GLIOMAS - A REVIEW, International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics, 40(2), 1998, pp. 265-271
Citations number
45
Categorie Soggetti
Oncology,"Radiology,Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Tumors arising in the brain stem, comprising the midbrain, pens, and m
edulla oblongata, are now recognized as distinct clinico-pathological
entities. Advances in neurosurgical techniques have made surgery not o
nly feasible but the treatment of choice for some of these tumor types
. Previously the mainstay of treatment, radiotherapy is now used more
selectively, This article reviews the current state of knowledge with
regard to tumors arising in the brain stem, the therapeutic options av
ailable for each, and provides recommendations with regard to manageme
nt. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Inc.