Intrinsic Brainstem Tumours - The Importance of an Accurate Diagnosis

Marcos Antonio Dellaretti Filho,

Published on: 2020-12-14

Abstract

Intrinsic brainstem lesions are rare tumors comprising approximately 1.6% of intracranial tumors. Despite affecting all age groups, these tumors have greater epidemiological relevance in children and adolescents, corresponding to 10.7% of brain tumors in this population.

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