Brain stem gliomas
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shanshan Cen, M.D. [2]Sujit Routray, M.D. [3]
Synonyms and keywords: Brainstem gliomata; brain stem glioma; brainstem glioma; brain stem gliomas; diffuse brainstem glioma; diffuse brainstem gliomas; diffuse brain stem glioma; diffuse brain stem gliomas; focal brainstem glioma; focal brain stem glioma; focal brainstem gliomas; focal brain stem gliomas; dorsal exophytic gliomas; dorsal exophytic glioma; cervicomedullary glioma; cervicomedullary gliomas
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Brain Stem Gliomas from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies