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Consensus guidelines for the management of posterior fossa tumour for low- and middle-income countries.
- Source :
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JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association [J Pak Med Assoc] 2024 Mar; Vol. 74 (3 (Supple-3)), pp. S186-S190. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- The posterior fossa is a limited compartment therefore lesions compressing its structures can result in devastating outcomes. It can cause significant neurological deficit due to mass effect on critical structures and hydrocephalus. Due to the nature of the infratentorial region, urgent surgical intervention is often the first-line option. Surgical neuro-oncologists guide patients and caregivers through the course of this disease and to inform them about the various options for management and long-term outcome optimisation. There is currently conflicting data; however, institutional experiences can guide us towards achieving improvements in surgical outcomes and quality of life. Advances in molecular classifications coupled with highdose radiation treatment improve our capacity for improving overall survival in these patients. Common childhood tumours are ependymomas, medulloblastomas, and juvenile pilocytic astrocytomas, while adults often present with metastases, and less commonly, cerebellar haemangioblastomas and gliomas. This paper outlines management strategies with consideration for multidisciplinary care and resourcelimited settings.
- Subjects :
- Humans
Cerebellar Neoplasms therapy
Cerebellar Neoplasms pathology
Astrocytoma therapy
Ependymoma therapy
Ependymoma diagnosis
Ependymoma pathology
Hemangioblastoma therapy
Hemangioblastoma diagnosis
Glioma therapy
Glioma pathology
Neurosurgical Procedures methods
Consensus
Infratentorial Neoplasms therapy
Infratentorial Neoplasms surgery
Medulloblastoma therapy
Developing Countries
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0030-9982
- Volume :
- 74
- Issue :
- 3 (Supple-3)
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 39262080
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.S3.GNO-22