Neuroimaging of primary brainstem gliomas: diagnosis and course

Pediatr Neurosurg. 1996 Jul;25(1):45-53. doi: 10.1159/000121096.

Abstract

MR imaging is the procedure of choice for identifying brainstem gliomas and classifying them anatomically. Serial studies show a poor prognosis for diffuse pontine gliomas, better outcome for exophytic medullary gliomas and an indolent course for most midbrain gliomas.

MeSH terms

  • Brain Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Brain Stem / pathology*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Glioma / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
  • Infant
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Medulla Oblongata / pathology
  • Pons / pathology
  • Prognosis