Retrospective analysis of 104 histologically proven adult brainstem gliomas: clinical symptoms, therapeutic approaches and prognostic factors

Conclusion: Adult brainstem gliomas present with a wide variety of neurological symptoms and postoperative radiation remains the cornerstone of therapy with no proven benefit of adding chemotherapy. Low KPS, age >= 40 and higher tumor grade have a negative impact on overall survival.
Source: BMC Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Source Type: research