Clinical Outcomes of Children and Adults With Central Nervous System Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors

Clinical Outcomes of Children and Adults With Central Nervous System Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors

International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics

Central nervous system primitive neuroectodermal tumors (CNS PNET) predominantly occur in children and are rare in adults. CNS PNETs in both children and adults are associated with unfavorable outcomes. The effect of age on prognosis has not been well defined. Herein, we report the clinical outcomes for adult versus pediatric patients with CNS PNETs in order to characterize the prognostic implication of age.

Original Article: http://www.redjournal.org/article/PIIS0360301613004525/abstract?rss=yes

Julio Pereira, MD

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