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==Classification== | ==Classification== | ||
The term brain stem glioma is a generic description that refers to any tumor of glial origin arising in the brain stem, inclusive of the midbrain, pons, and medulla. The following two histologies predominate: | |||
*Diffuse intrinsic pontine | :* Diffuse (infiltrating) astrocytomas centered in the pons, also called diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG). | ||
* | :* Pilocytic astrocytomas, which occur throughout the brain stem. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Classification
The term brain stem glioma is a generic description that refers to any tumor of glial origin arising in the brain stem, inclusive of the midbrain, pons, and medulla. The following two histologies predominate:
- Diffuse (infiltrating) astrocytomas centered in the pons, also called diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG).
- Pilocytic astrocytomas, which occur throughout the brain stem.