Perspective on the Influence of Biopsy on the Survival of Pediatric Patients with Diffuse Brainstem Gliomas: A Literature Review

Abstract

Introduction Diffuse brainstem gliomas (DBG) represent the most common subtype of pediatric brainstem tumors, characterized by a systematically grim prognosis with a median survival rate of 10% two years post-diagnosis. Unlike other brain tumors, diffuse brainstem gliomas have traditionally relied on cranial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as a sufficient diagnostic tool, rendering surgical biopsies deemed unnecessary.

Keywords

• brain stem neoplasms
• gliomas
• midline
• diffuse
• childhood
• biopsy
• neoplasias do tronco encefálico
• gliomas
• linha média
• difusos
• infância
• biópsia