Clinical, radiological, and pathological features of 33 adult unilateral thalamic gliomas.
First author:Peng Zhang
Corresponding author:Zhixian Gao
2016-03-10
Journal:World J Surg Oncol
Publication type: Research Article
IF(IF): 2.754
PMID: 26965578 Link To Pubmed Full text Download
Clinical data of 33 UTGs in adults who underwent surgical treatment between 2005 and 2014 at the Beijing Tiantan Hospital were collected and retrospectively studied. Follow-up evaluation was performed.
Adult UTGs displayed a wide spectrum of clinical features. GTR can be achieved in adult UTGs with acceptable complications and conferred a better prognosis. Tumor with cystic appearance may indicate better prognosis. More patients and longer follow-up periods are needed to further elucidate the biological features of adult UTGs.
Clinical data of 33 UTGs in adults who underwent surgical treatment between 2005 and 2014 at the Beijing Tiantan Hospital were collected and retrospectively studied. Follow-up evaluation was performed.