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Brain Stem Neoplasms

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Definition: Benign and malignant intra-axial tumors of the MESENCEPHALON; PONS; or MEDULLA OBLONGATA of the BRAIN STEM. Primary and metastatic neoplasms may occur in this location. Clinical features include ATAXIA, cranial neuropathies (see CRANIAL NERVE DISEASES), NAUSEA, hemiparesis (see HEMIPLEGIA), and quadriparesis. Primary brain stem neoplasms are more frequent in children. Histologic subtypes include GLIOMA; HEMANGIOBLASTOMA; GANGLIOGLIOMA; and EPENDYMOMA.  coord IM with histol type of neopl (IM)    Other names Tumors, Pontine; Tumors, Midbrain; Tumors, Medullary; Tumor, Pontine; Tumor, Midbrain; Tumor, Medullary; Tumor, Brain Stem; Primary Brainstem Neoplasm; Pontine Tumor; Pontine Neoplasm; Neoplasms, Primary Brainstem; Neoplasm, Primary Brainstem; Neoplasm, Pontine; Neoplasm, Midbrain; Neoplasm, Mesencephalic; Neoplasm, Medullary; Neoplasm, Brainstem; Neoplasm, Brain Stem; Midbrain Neoplasm; Mesencephalic Neoplasm

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