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The Role Of Brainstem Biopsy And Targeted Therapies In Pediatric Diffuse Midline Glioma/Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, Shehryar R Sheikh, Violette M R Recinos, Eric M Thompson, Ross Mangum, Mariah Wright-Nadkarni, Bradley Gampel, Neha J Patel Jan 2024

The Role Of Brainstem Biopsy And Targeted Therapies In Pediatric Diffuse Midline Glioma/Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, Shehryar R Sheikh, Violette M R Recinos, Eric M Thompson, Ross Mangum, Mariah Wright-Nadkarni, Bradley Gampel, Neha J Patel

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Pediatric diffuse midline glioma (DMG), including diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), are aggressive brainstem tumors with a dire prognosis, traditionally diagnosed based on MRI characteristics. The recognition that molecular characteristics may determine prognosis and response to therapy has led to a reevaluation of biopsy necessity. This comprehensive review addresses the evolving role of brainstem biopsies in diagnosing and managing these tumors - both within the context of a clinical trial and in routine clinical care. We examine practice variability around brainstem biopsies for DMG/DIPG, revealing a global inconsistency in biopsy application and perceptions amongst providers. We show that safety profiles …