Brain Tumor
Conditions
Keywords
pineal region
Brief summary
The aim of this observational study is to learn about the role of surgery with its different approaches and modalities in the management of pineal region tumors in pediatric population.the main question it aims to answer is : How can surgery affect the outcome in children with pineal region tumors ?
Interventions
PROCEDUREMicrosugical Excsosion
Microsurgical excision of pineal region tumor or endoscopic biopsy
Sponsors
Assiut University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
2 Months to 18 Years
Inclusion criteria
* All patients with pineal region tumors with age less than or equal to 18 years old and fit for surgical intervention
Exclusion criteria
* patients with pineal region tumors older than 18 years old * and pediatric patients younger than 18 years ild and unfit for surgical intervention
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| role of surgery and its effect in improving quality of life in children with pineal region tumors | three years | evaluation of effect of surgical management with its different approaches in improvement of quality of life and performance status using Karnofsky Performance score (KPS) and radiological imaging till referral to adjuvant therapy |
Contacts
Primary ContactMohamed Ahmed Alghriany, Master degree in Neurosurgery
Backup ContactRoshdy Abdelaziz Elkhayat, MD, Professor of Neurosurgery
Outcome results
None listed