학술논문

The pontine diffuse midline glioma, EGFR‐subtype with ependymal features: Yet another face of diffuse midline glioma, H3K27‐altered.
Document Type
Article
Source
Brain Pathology. Jan2024, Vol. 34 Issue 1, p1-4. 4p.
Subject
*INFRATENTORIAL brain tumors
*GLIOMAS
*BRAIN tumors
*EPENDYMOMA
Language
ISSN
1015-6305
Abstract
This article discusses a case study of a rare brain tumor called diffuse midline glioma (DMG) with ependymal features. DMG is a type of brain tumor that primarily affects children and is characterized by alterations in a specific gene called H3K27. The case study focuses on a specific subtype of DMG called EGFR-subtype, which is associated with mutations in the EGFR gene. The study highlights the challenges in diagnosing this subtype and emphasizes the importance of integrating radiological, histopathological, genetic, and epigenetic data for an accurate diagnosis. The authors suggest that DMG with ependymal features may be misdiagnosed as another type of brain tumor called posterior fossa ependymoma, and further research is needed to better understand the characteristics and prognosis of this subtype. [Extracted from the article]