Brain Stem Gliomas classification

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Classification

Although various systems are used to classify these tumors, the authors have divided brainstem gliomas into 3 distinct anatomic locations

  • Diffuse intrinsic pontine
  • Tectal and
  • Cervicomedullary.

Tumors also are characterized on the basis of site of origin, focality, direction and extent of tumor growth, degree of brainstem enlargement, degree of exophytic growth, and presence or absence of cysts, necrosis, hemorrhage, and hydrocephalus.

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