Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Pediatric brain stem gliomas: an update

G Rubin1, S Michowitz, G Horev

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tiqva, Israel.

Child'S Nervous System : Chns : Official Journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery
|July 11, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Pediatric brain stem gliomas are diverse and classified by clinical/radiological traits, improving prognosis. Treatment varies by type, with surgery for some and oncology for others, enhancing patient outcomes.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

IMAP's Role in Understanding Particle Injection and Energization Throughout the Heliosphere.

Space science reviews·2026
Same author

Advanced Methods for Analyzing in-Situ Observations of Magnetic Reconnection.

Space science reviews·2024
Same author

The presenting symptom signatures of incident cancer: evidence from the English 2018 National Cancer Diagnosis Audit.

British journal of cancer·2023
Same author

Help-seeking following a flooding event: a cross-sectional analysis of adults affected by flooding in England in winter 2013/14.

European journal of public health·2023
Same author

An audit of clinically triaged women at low risk for breast cancer presenting to the Helen Joseph Mammography Unit.

South African journal of surgery. Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir chirurgie·2022
Same author

Author Correction: The root meristem is shaped by brassinosteroid control of cell geometry.

Nature plants·2022

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric neuro-oncology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Radiation oncology

Background:

  • Pediatric brain stem gliomas present as a heterogeneous group of pathologies.
  • Classification based on clinical and radiological criteria is crucial for effective management.
  • Previous approaches have led to improved treatment strategies and patient prognoses.

Observation:

  • Brain stem astrocytomas are categorized into cervicomedullary, exophytic, cystic, focal, and diffuse types.
  • Cervicomedullary, exophytic, and cystic lesions are primarily managed with surgery, with oncological therapy reserved for recurrence.
  • Focal tumors in the medulla and pons lack a definitive protocol, often treated empirically with surgery/radiotherapy.

Findings:

  • Midbrain focal masses warrant serial MRI monitoring; radiotherapy is indicated upon growth.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Diffuse gliomas necessitate oncological therapy, with surgery generally not recommended for biopsy or excision.
  • Treatment strategies are tailored to specific pediatric brain stem glioma subtypes, impacting outcomes.

    • Implications:

    • Accurate classification of pediatric brain stem gliomas guides personalized treatment selection.
    • Understanding subtype-specific therapeutic responses can optimize clinical management and improve survival rates.
    • Further research into focal tumor protocols may refine treatment algorithms for brain stem gliomas.