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Surgical and molecular considerations in the treatment of pediatric thalamopeduncular tumors.
Journal of neurosurgery. Pediatrics - 1 Sept 2017
Lee Ryan P, Foster Kimberly A, Lillard Jock C, Klimo Paul, Ellison David W, Orr Brent, Boop Frederick A
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OBJECTIVE Thalamopeduncular tumors are a group of pediatric low-grade gliomas that arise at the interface of the thalamus and brainstem peduncle. They typically occur within the first 2 decades of life, presenting with progressive spastic hemiparesis. Treatment strategies, including surgical intervention, have varied significantly. The authors present their experience in the treatment of 13 children, ages 2-15...
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