Brain stem glioma

This type of tumor (pictured left) is usually an astrocytoma that is distinguished by the specific brain location in which it arises. Brain stem gliomas are most frequently diagnosed in young children and in middle-aged adults.

They can produce serious neurologic symptoms due to their location in close proximity to critical brain structures. Treatment usually involves a combination of radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Surgical treatment is possible only rarely.

資料來源:http://www.wnyneuro-oncology.org/app/index.php?pid=17

基本來說..這類的腫瘤.. 是很少用外科手術方式切除.. 大部份以放射線及化學治療為主...