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Very Long-term Survivorship in Pediatric DIPG: Case Report and Review of the Literature.
Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology - 1 May 2024
Dimentberg Evan, Marceau Marie-Pier, Lachance Alexandre, Bergeron-Gravel Samuel, Saikali Stephan, Crevier Louis, Bourget Catherine, Hawkins Cynthia, Jabado Nada, Giannakouros Panagiota, Renzi Samuele, Larouche Valérie
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Diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas are lethal tumors with a prognosis generally less than 1 year. Few cases of survivors of 5 years or more have been reported. This case report highlights the journey of a 9.5-year survivor who underwent 3 rounds of focal radiotherapy; she experienced 6 years of progression-free survival following the first round but ultimately succumbed to her disease. An autopsy revealed a...
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