Neurosurgery for Optic Pathway Glioma: Optimizing Multidisciplinary Management

Neurosurgery for Optic Pathway Glioma: Optimizing Multidisciplinary Management

Optic pathway glioma (OPG) comprises 10% of pediatric brain tumors and 40% of all pediatric low-grade gliomas (pLGGs). While generally considered benign pathologically, many require interventions with chemotherapy, radiation, or targeted therapies. Management has historically foregone tissue diagnos...

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Main Authors: Derek C. Samples, Jean M. Mulcahy Levy, Todd C. Hankinson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Surgery
Subjects:
optic pathway glioma
pediatric neurosurgery
neurofibromatosis (NF)
BRAF
biopsy
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2022.884250/full

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