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LGG-45. LOW DOSE CARBOPLATIN–ETOPOSIDE REGIMEN IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS WITH LOW GRADE GLIOMA

LGG-45. LOW DOSE CARBOPLATIN–ETOPOSIDE REGIMEN IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS WITH LOW GRADE GLIOMA

Abstract PMCID: PMC11183422 DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noae064.436 Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=70cz3rUAAAAJ&cstart=20&pagesize=80&citation_for_view=70cz3rUAAAAJ:eQOLeE2rZwMC INTRODUCTION Chemotherapy remains the cornerstone in case of incompletely resected pedatric Low Grade Glioma (pLGGs) and for recurrent tumors in unfavorable locations. Based on previous cisplatin etoposide regimen (INT Milan strategy), we tried to…

HGG-34. EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF DOXORUBICIN PLUS STANDARD THERAPY IN PEDIATRIC HIGH GRADE GLIOMAS: AN OPEN-LABEL MONOCENTRIC NOT-RANDOMIZED PHASE II STUDY

HGG-34. EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF DOXORUBICIN PLUS STANDARD THERAPY IN PEDIATRIC HIGH GRADE GLIOMAS: AN OPEN-LABEL MONOCENTRIC NOT-RANDOMIZED PHASE II STUDY

Abstract DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/neuonc/noae064.318 Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=70cz3rUAAAAJ&cstart=20&pagesize=80&citation_for_view=70cz3rUAAAAJ:qxL8FJ1GzNcC BACKGROUNDPediatric high-grade gliomas (pHGGs) comprise a very poor prognosis. Current treatment consists of maximal surgical resection followed by radiotherapy plus concomitant and adjuvant temozolomide (Stupp’s regimen). Despite innovative approaches, outcome remains dismal. Based on the…

Vascular complications in craniopharyngioma-resected paediatric patients: a single-center experience

Vascular complications in craniopharyngioma-resected paediatric patients: a single-center experience

Abstract PMID: 38681768 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2024.1292025 Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=70cz3rUAAAAJ&cstart=20&pagesize=80&citation_for_view=70cz3rUAAAAJ:_kc_bZDykSQC Background: Craniopharyngioma (CP), although slow growing and histologically benign, has high morbidity, mostly related to hypothalamus-pituitary dysfunction and electrolyte imbalance. Increased risk of vascular complications has been described. However, data are still poor, especially in…

Complicated Sinusitis in Children: Should We Increase Awareness After the Pandemic?

Complicated Sinusitis in Children: Should We Increase Awareness After the Pandemic?

Abstract PMID: 38621165 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/inf.0000000000004357 Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=70cz3rUAAAAJ&cstart=20&pagesize=80&citation_for_view=70cz3rUAAAAJ:M3ejUd6NZC8C We read with great interest the manuscript written by Smiljkovic et al, 1 about intracranial suppurative complications of sinusitis in children. Acute bacterial sinusitis is common in children, and despite being mostly a disorder…