Brainstem gangliogliomas.
Gangliogliomas are rare neurogliogenic tumors of the central nervous system. Primary involvement of the brainstem is characterized by variable presentations and a long clinical course before diagnosis. Identification of this group of tumors is essential because clinical improvement and prolonged survival have been documented following partial surgical resection.
Martin
L D
LD
Department of Pediatric Medicine, Phoenix Children's Hospital, AZ 85006.
Kaplan
A M
AM
Hernried
L S
LS
Fisher
B J
BJ
D001933:Brain Stem / Q000473:pathology*; D002528:Cerebellar Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D002531:Cerebellum / Q000473:pathology; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009447:Neuroblastoma / Q000473:pathology*; D009457:Neuroglia / Q000473:pathology; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed