Paediatric Pontine Glioma in Southeast Nigeria: A Case Report

Authors

  • Eneh, C. I. Department of Paediatrics, Enugu State University of Science and Technology and Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUT-TH) Parklane, P.M.B. 1030, Enugu State, Nigeria
  • Egwuonwu A. C. Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUT-TH) Parklane, P.M.B. 1030, Enugu State, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14738/bjhmr.102.14400

Keywords:

Paediatric, pontine glioma, Southeast, Nigeria, poor prognosis

Abstract

A pontine glioma is a diffuse intrinsic brainstem tumour1,2. Histologically it has a high degree of tumour anaplasia with necrosis (high grade III-IV). The prognosis for intrinsic brainstem glioma is extremely poor as the tumour is inoperable, radiotherapy and chemotherapy are not curative and median survival is less than one year.

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Published

2023-04-14

How to Cite

Eneh, C. I., & Egwuonwu, A. C. (2023). Paediatric Pontine Glioma in Southeast Nigeria: A Case Report. British Journal of Healthcare and Medical Research, 10(2), 302–310. https://doi.org/10.14738/bjhmr.102.14400

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 2 (2023): British Journal of Healthcare and Medical Research

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