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Histopathologic review of pineal parenchymal tumors identifies novel morphologic subtypes and prognostic factors for outcome.
Neuro-oncology - 1 Jan 2017
Raleigh David R, Solomon David A, Lloyd Shane A, Lazar Ann, Garcia Michael A, Sneed Penny K, Clarke Jennifer L, McDermott Michael W, Berger Mitchel S, Tihan Tarik, Haas-Kogan Daphne A
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BACKGROUND: Pineal parenchymal tumors (PPTs) are rare neoplasms of the central nervous system, and data concerning clinical outcomes are limited. The purpose of this study was to define the clinical behavior of PPT according to current histopathologic criteria and identify prognostic factors to guide therapeutic decisions. METHODS: Seventy-five patients treated for PPT at a single institution between 1992 and...
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