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Dec 7, 2022

What are the treatments for pediatric brainstem glioma?

Brain stem glioma

  Radiation therapy is preferred when substantial tumors with low intracranial pressure and poorly defined borders are irradiated, and the site of irradiation is usually localized to the brainstem tumor. Most…

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Dec 7, 2022

What are the symptoms of pediatric brainstem glioma?

Brain stem glioma

  In clinical practice, we commonly see the following symptoms: inward slanting of the eyes, diplopia, facial palsy, choking in swallowing, unsteady gait, headache and dizziness.  One or more cerebral nerve palsy…

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Dec 7, 2022

How long do children with brainstem glioma live?

Brain stem glioma

The prognosis of brainstem glioma in children is very poor, with an overall survival of only 7-14 months. Factors that affect brainstem glioma in children include the duration of the…

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Brain stem glioma

  • What are the treatments for pediatric brainstem glioma?
  • What are the symptoms of pediatric brainstem glioma?
  • How long do children with brainstem glioma live?
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