Search for: [Abstract = "sonography was the initial imagine study in 45%.The differences in time of the age of symptoms between high gradeand low grade tumors was statistically significant with prevalence ofhigh grade tumors during the first 6 months of life and low grade inthe period 6–12 months.Total resection was achieved in more than half of patients \(51,3%\)who underwent surgical intervention. Adjuvant treatment wasperformed in 38,1% of patients. Mortality was 40,5%. Taking intoconsideration differences in tumors location and histopathologic typethere was statistically significant higher mortality and survival in thecases located infratentorially and high grade tumors.The analysis of functional outcome after 1 and 5 years from diagnosisassessed with Lansky Performance Scale showed statisticallysignificant deterioration after 5 years that affected mainly patients whoreceived low score after 1 year, with high grade tumors located inposterior fossa and incompletely resected.ConclusionsCongenital CNS tumors have poor prognosis comparing to thosefind in other children both in respect of mortality and quality of life.The outcome of congenital CNS tumors depends the most on theextend of surgical resection, histopathological type and location of thetumor.The management in cases with fatal prognosis should includepossibility of ending the therapy in every stage of treatment from thetime of prenatal diagnosi"]

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