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Brainstem gliomas are uncommon in adults and account for only 1%–2% of intracranial gliomas. In adults, a low-grade phenotype predominates, which is a feature that likely explains their better prognosis compared to that in children.
6 wrz 2024 · Brainstem gliomas are more common in children than adults [3,4,12,13]. In the United States, for example, there are approximately 300 pediatric cases and 100 adult cases reported each year. In children, the median age at diagnosis is five to nine years, and there is a slight female sex predominance [11].
23 sie 2023 · Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) is an aggressive tumor of the brainstem. It almost always affects the pediatric population, with approximately 200 to 300 new annual cases in the United States. Most patients survive less than one year.[1]
Brainstem gliomas in adults are a rare and heterogeneous group of brain tumors that vary with regard to underlying pathology, radio- graphic appearance, clinical course and prognosis. Diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas represent the most common subtype.
1 gru 2001 · The charts of 48 adults suffering from brainstem glioma were reviewed in order to determine prognostic factors, evaluate the effect of treatment and propose a classification of these tumours. Mean age at onset was 34 years (range 16–70 years).
10 maj 2024 · Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) is a rare type of cancer that starts in the part of the brain stem called the pons. Learn about the symptoms of DIPG and how it is diagnosed and treated.
7 lip 2019 · This review of diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) provides clinical background, a systematic approach to diagnosis and initial care, and synthesizes historical, modern, and future directions for treatment.
