Cervicomedullary ependymoma with hemorrhage: a case report and review of literature
R Kutty, K Ohmori, Y Yamada… - Asian Journal of …, 2020 - thieme-connect.com
Ependymoma is a rare tumor central nervous system that arises from the ependymal lining
of the ventricles or the central canal of the spinal cord. They are of neuroectodermal in origin …
of the ventricles or the central canal of the spinal cord. They are of neuroectodermal in origin …
Brainstem tumors: current management and future directions
Tumors arising in the brainstem comprise 10–20% of all pediatric central nervous system
(CNS) tumors and account for a small percentage in adults. The prognosis for these tumors …
(CNS) tumors and account for a small percentage in adults. The prognosis for these tumors …
Significant response to targeted therapy for Cervico-Medullary pediatric low grade glial tumors with BRAFV600E mutation
GA Campino, S Caspi, S Constantini… - Authorea …, 2024 - advance.sagepub.com
Purpose: Children with unresectable cervico-medullary low-grade glial tumors (CMTs) have
poor progression-free survival when treated with conventional chemotherapy and radiation …
poor progression-free survival when treated with conventional chemotherapy and radiation …
Brainstem gliomas
E Pan, M Prados - Pediatric CNS tumors, 2004 - Springer
Historically, brainstem gliomas (BSGs) were regarded as a homogeneous category of
central nervous system neoplasms with a uniformly poor prognosis. With the advent of …
central nervous system neoplasms with a uniformly poor prognosis. With the advent of …
Surgery of brainstem lesions
A Bricolo, F Sala - Neurophysiology in neurosurgery, 2002 - Elsevier
Publisher Summary The anatomy of the brainstem is characterized by an extremely dense,
although phylogenetically ordered, concentration of functionally relevant structures such as …
although phylogenetically ordered, concentration of functionally relevant structures such as …
The use of antiepileptic drugs in paediatric neurosurgical conditions
MS Themistocleous, D Giakoumettis… - Current …, 2017 - ingentaconnect.com
Background: Epileptic seizures are a relatively common problem in pediatric neurosurgery
that can have physical, mental and/or behavioral implications. Pediatric neurosurgery is …
that can have physical, mental and/or behavioral implications. Pediatric neurosurgery is …
Focal brainstem glioma
MA Karajannis, KJ Marcus, PY Wen, A Gajjar - 2019 - uptodate.com
Gliomas arising in the brainstem (midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata) account for 10 to
20 percent of all central nervous system (CNS) tumors in children. Brainstem gliomas are …
20 percent of all central nervous system (CNS) tumors in children. Brainstem gliomas are …
Intramedullary tumors of the cervicomedullary junction
A Landi, GMF Brunetto, F Gregori, R Delfini - Surgery of the Cranio …, 2020 - Springer
Cervicomedullary tumors (CMTs) are rare intramedullary neoplasms located at the junction
of the cervical spine and brainstem. Intra-axial tumors of this vital region are poorly defined …
of the cervical spine and brainstem. Intra-axial tumors of this vital region are poorly defined …