Brainstem gangliogliomas: prognostic factors, surgical indications and functional outcomes.
First author:Changcun Pan
Corresponding author:Liwei Zhang
2016-07-01
Journal:Journal of Neuro-Oncology
Publication type: Research Article
IF(IF): 4.13
PMID: 27112924 Link To Pubmed Full text Download
Patients Neuroimaging Extent of resection (EOR) calculation Histological analysis Molecular profiling
Growth patterns may be useful to select surgery candidates and predict prognosis for patients with brainstem gangliogliomas. BRAF V600E was frequently present and appeared to be associated with shorter recurrence-free survival. Studies on BRAF V600E-targeted therapy for patients with high surgical risks are needed