What do we know about Brainstem Glioma?
Brainstem tumors in children are mainly gliomas, most of which are astrocytomas of varying subtypes and histology. The peak incidence is between 3 and 10 years. Patients typically present with cranial nerve palsies, pyramidal tract signs, or cerebellar dysfunction (ataxia and nystagmus). Hydrocephalus...
