SIOP PODC Adapted treatment guidelines for low grade gliomas in low and middle income settings

Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2017 Dec:64 Suppl 5. doi: 10.1002/pbc.26737.

Abstract

Effective treatment of children with low grade glioma (LGG) requires a functioning multi-disciplinary team with adequate neurosurgical, neuroradiological, pathological, radiotherapy and chemotherapy facilities and personnel. In addition, the treating centre should have the capacity to manage a variety of LGG and treatment-associated complications. These requirements have made it difficult for many centers in low and middle-income countries (LMIC) to offer effective treatment and follow up. This article provides management recommendations for children with LGG according to the level of facilities available.

Keywords: brain tumour; children; low and middle income countries; low grade glioma.

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Brain Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Child
  • Developing Countries*
  • Glioma / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Medical Oncology / methods*
  • Medical Oncology / standards
  • Societies, Medical