Tectal gliomas: assessment of malignant progression, clinical management, and quality of life in a supposedly benign neoplasm.

CONCLUSIONS Analysis of this case series shows that a major subpopulation of tectal gliomas show progression and malignant transformation in children as well as in adolescents. These tumors therefore cannot be considered inert lesions and require histological confirmation and close follow-up. Quality-of-life questionnaires show that tectal glioma patients might benefit from special psychological support in emotional, social, and cognitive functionality.
PMID: 29852760 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Neurosurgical Focus - June 1, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Mohme M, Fritzsche FS, Mende KC, Matschke J, Löbel U, Kammler G, Westphal M, Emami P, Martens T Tags: Neurosurg Focus Source Type: research