Brainstem gliomas are heterogeneous
Regardless of specific histology their location renders them inoperable
Exophytic tumours are amenable for surgery
Majority are malignant and prognosis is poor
2. ∗ Brainstem gliomas are heterogeneous
∗ Regardless of specific histology their location renders
them inoperable
∗ Exophytic tumours are amenable for surgery
∗ Majority are malignant and prognosis is poor
Introduction
16. Radiotherapy (14)
∗ Following STB (5)
malignant astrocytoma(4) - 6 months
low grade glioma(1) -7 months
∗ Without biopsy-9
duration 1-84 months
mean-9.9 months
Follow up (n=33)
17. Radiotherapy (n=14)
( STB & Direct RT )
Improved Status quo Worsened
STB
Malig. Astro (4)
Low gr. Glioma (1)
Direct RT (9)
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27. ∗ Benign tumors better prognosis
∗ Exophytic lesions are amenable for surgery
∗ Diffuse,non-enhancing lesions in children direct
radiotherapy
∗ Endoscopy technique useful adjunct
Conclusion