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Document type:
Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Author(s):
Stüer, C; Vilz, B; Majores, M; Becker, A; Schramm, J; Simon, M
Title:
Frequent recurrence and progression in pilocytic astrocytoma in adults.
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Most pilocytic astrocytomas (piloA) are benign growths (World Health Organization [WHO] grade 1) of the deep midline structures, the brainstem, and the cerebellum. To the authors' knowledge, the literature contains only scarce data regarding piloA in adults. METHODS: Between 1995 and 2005, 44 patients (26 women and 18 men) underwent surgery for a primary or recurrent piloA at the authors' institution. All patients were aged > 16 years (mean +/- standard deviation: 31 +/- 14 years) at...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Cancer
Year:
2007
Journal volume:
110
Journal issue:
12
Pages contribution:
2799-808
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1002/cncr.23148
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17973253
Print-ISSN:
0008-543X
TUM Institution:
Neurochirurgische Klinik und Poliklinik
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