Challenges in the Management of Childhood Intracranial Germ Cell Tumors in Middle-Income Countries: A 20-Year Retrospective Review From a Single Tertiary Center in Malaysia

Conclusions: The survival rate of childhood iGCTs in UMMC was inferior to that reported in developed countries. Late diagnosis, poor adherence to treatment, and treatment-related complications were the contributing factors. Although these results highlight a single institution experience, they most likely reflect similar treatment patterns, outcomes, and challenges in other centers in Malaysia.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Hematology Oncology - Category: Hematology Tags: Online Articles: Original Articles Source Type: research