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Child's Nervous System
Published in: Child's Nervous System 9/2014

01-09-2014 | Original Paper

Thalamic tumors in children

Authors: Burcak Bilginer, Firat Narin, Ilkay Işıkay, Kader Karlı Oguz, Figen Söylemezoglu, Nejat Akalan

Published in: Child's Nervous System | Issue 9/2014

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Abstract

Introduction

Thalamic tumors are rare tumors which are usually diagnosed in the pediatric age group. Although recent developments in neurosurgical practice allow more radical treatments, information about outcome is scarce for these deep-seated challenging tumors.

Methods

Medical records of 45 pediatric patients who presented with thalamic tumors between 1999 and 2012 were reviewed.

Discussion

Prognostic implication of tumor characteristics and patient variables are discussed. Although challenging, recent innovations in the field of neurosurgery and refinements in technique may prolong survival in some cases.
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Metadata
Title
Thalamic tumors in children
Authors
Burcak Bilginer
Firat Narin
Ilkay Işıkay
Kader Karlı Oguz
Figen Söylemezoglu
Nejat Akalan
Publication date
01-09-2014
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Child's Nervous System / Issue 9/2014
Print ISSN: 0256-7040
Electronic ISSN: 1433-0350
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-014-2420-9

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