Gliomatosis cerebri: A consensus summary report from the First International Gliomatosis cerebri Group Meeting, March 26-27, 2015, Paris, France.

TitleGliomatosis cerebri: A consensus summary report from the First International Gliomatosis cerebri Group Meeting, March 26-27, 2015, Paris, France.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2016
AuthorsGreenfield JP, Heredia ACastañeda, George E, Kieran MW, La Madrid AMorales
JournalPediatr Blood Cancer
Volume63
Issue12
Pagination2072-2077
Date Published2016 12
ISSN1545-5017
KeywordsBrain Neoplasms, Consensus, Epigenesis, Genetic, Humans, Neoplasms, Neuroepithelial, Neuroimaging, Prognosis
Abstract

Gliomatosis cerebri (GC) is a universally fatal extensive and diffuse infiltration of brain parenchyma by a glial tumor. Many aspects of this phenomenon remain unknown. The First International Gliomatosis cerebri Group Meeting had the following goals: refine the clinical and radiologic diagnostic criteria for GC, suggest appropriate diagnostic procedures, standardize tissue manipulation for histologic and molecular characterization, and prioritize relevant preclinical projects. Also, general treatment recommendations were outlined for the pediatric population. Importantly, this meeting was the starting point for meaningful collaborative international research projects. This review is a consensus summary of discussions shared and conclusions derived from this meeting.

DOI10.1002/pbc.26169
Alternate JournalPediatr Blood Cancer
PubMed ID27466787