Biopsy in diffuse pontine gliomas: expert neurosurgeon opinion-a survey from the SIOPE brain tumor group.

Sonia TejadaKristian AquilinaJohn GooddenBenedetta PettoriniConor MallucciMarie Lise van VeelenUlrich-W Thomale

Published in: Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (2020)

Routine DIPG biopsy continues to be debated. Most neurosurgeons agreed that DIPG biopsy within a clinical trial should be supported, with the aims of defining the procedure risks, improving understanding of tumor biology, and evaluating new treatment targets. Careful family counseling and consent remain important.

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