Consensus guidelines for the management of brain stem and diffuse midline glioma for low- and middle-income countries

J Pak Med Assoc. 2024 Mar;74(3 (Supple-3)):S159-S167. doi: 10.47391/JPMA.S3.GNO-19.

Abstract

The understanding of brainstem gliomas and diffuse midline gliomas has significantly increased in the last decade. However, the management paradigm remains a dilemma. The critical location is the foremost factor dictating the outcome. Recent advancements in the field of neuro-oncology are pushing the boundaries of optimal care in the developed world nevertheless, the strategies in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) need to be tailored according to the resources to improve outcome. The objective of these guidelines is to provide an algorithm-based management plan to cater challenges for healthcare providers in LMICs.

Keywords: Algorithms, brain stem, glioma..

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Brain Neoplasms / therapy
  • Brain Stem Neoplasms* / therapy
  • Consensus
  • Developing Countries*
  • Glioma* / pathology
  • Glioma* / therapy
  • Humans