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CASE STUDY ON BRAIN STEM GLIOMAS

Qammer Javed, Muhammed Afzal, Ms. Hajra Sarwar

Abstract: Brain stem gliomas are very rare cases. The incidence of this case is not known. In this case study we are going to discuss a 8 years old male child who was diagnosed with pontine glioma which is very aggressive and can cause death. Brain stem gliomas are present in 20% all in neoplasm. MRI and all diagnostic reports show the diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas. APN administers intravenously daily. Radiotherapy advised which was refused by the attendants. Surgical treatment reveals with no outcomes. Patient is on conservative management. Patient is improving health but the treatment is in under process.

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