41. Impact of chromosome aberrations on tumor recurrence risk in grade I –II pilocytic astrocytoma

Brain tumors are the most common malignancy of childhood. Approximately 50% of pediatric CNS tumors are astrocytomas, most low grade. Low grade glioma (LGG) are WHO grade I or II tumors. Pilocytic astrocytoma (PA) is the most common; accounts for 33% of all gliomas in children 0 –14 years and ∼18% of all childhood brain tumors. Prognosis with this slow-growing tumor is excellent; 10 year overall survival of ∼95%. However, event free survival averages ∼50%. Patient age and extent of tumor resection are key prognostic factors; tumor location and size impact resection and outcome.
Source: Cancer Genetics and Cytogenetics - Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Source Type: research