Pediatric Glioma at the Optic Pathway and Thalamus
- Author:
Eun Suk PARK
1
;
Jun Bum PARK
;
Young Shin RA
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords: Pediatrics; Brain neoplasms; Optic tract; Thalamus; Therapeutics; Treatment outcome
- MeSH: Adult; Brain Neoplasms; Central Nervous System; Classification; Glioma; Humans; Optic Tract; Pediatrics; Thalamus; Treatment Outcome
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 2018;61(3):352-362
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Gliomas are the most common pediatric tumors of the central nervous system. In this review, we discuss the clinical features, treatment paradigms, and evolving concepts related to two types of pediatric gliomas affecting two main locations: the optic pathway and thalamus. In particular, we discuss recently revised pathologic classification, which adopting molecular parameter. We believe that our review contribute to the readers' better understanding of pediatric glioma because pediatric glioma differs in many ways from adult glioma according to the newest advances in molecular characterization of this tumor. A better understanding of current and evolving issues in pediatric glioma is needed to ensure effective management decision.
