Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
8222927 International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics 2013 5 Pages PDF
Abstract
Primary pediatric spinal cord astrocytomas vary widely in presentation and clinical course. Histopathologic grade remains a major prognostic factor. Patients with low-grade tumors tend to have excellent disease control and long-term survival compared to those with high-grade tumors. This experience suggests that radiation therapy may enhance tumor control with an acceptably low risk of long-term sequelae in this sensitive patient population.
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