Medulloblastomas: do molecular and biologic markers indicate different prognoses and treatments?
Expert Rev Anticancer Ther
; 3(5): 615-20, 2003 Oct.
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| ID: mdl-14599085
ABSTRACT
The origin and histological classification of embryonal tumors, which make up the largest group of malignant pediatric brain malignancies, are two controversial issues. However, in recent years, progress has been made in our understanding of the molecular genetic abnormalities that govern their onset and/or progression. Several of these abnormalities appear to involve alterations in the signaling system controlling normal cerebellar development. An improved understanding of both the biology and clinical relevance of these molecular defects is probably the only means by which neuro-oncologists will improve the management of these tumors, thus reducing disease- and treatment-related morbidity and mortality.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias Encefálicas
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Meduloblastoma
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2003
Tipo de documento:
Article