Predictors of mortality and tumor recurrence in desmoplastic infantile ganglioglioma and astrocytoma —and individual participant data meta-analysis (IPDMA)

ConclusionOur IPDMA of DIA/DIG cases reported in the literature revealed that GTR was a predictor of survival while leptomeningeal metastasis at presentation was associated with mortality. Deep tumor location and chemotherapy were associated with tumor recurrence / progression.
Source: Journal of Neuro-Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research