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Review
. 2023 Jan:35:100851.
doi: 10.1016/j.neo.2022.100851. Epub 2022 Nov 18.

Interdisciplinary care of children with diffuse midline glioma

Christina Coleman  1 , Katherine Chen  2 , Alex Lu  3 , Elizabeth Seashore  1 , Schuyler Stoller  4 , Taron Davis  5 , Steve Braunstein  2 , Nalin Gupta  6 , Sabine Mueller  7
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Review

Interdisciplinary care of children with diffuse midline glioma

Christina Coleman et al. Neoplasia. 2023 Jan.

Abstract

Diffuse Midline Glioma (DMG) which includes Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) is an infiltrative tumor of the midline structures of the central nervous system that demonstrates an aggressive pattern of growth and has no known curative treatment. As these tumors progress, children experience ongoing neurological decline including inability to ambulate, swallow and communicate effectively. We propose that optimal care for patients with DMG should involve a specialized team experienced in caring for the multifaceted needs of these patients and their families. Herein we review the roles and evidence to support early involvement of a specialized interdisciplinary team and outline our views on best practices for these challenging tumors.

Keywords: Best practices; DIPG; Diffuse Midline glioma; Interdisciplinary care.

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Conflict of interest statement

Declaration of Competing Interest The authors have declared that no conflict of interest exists.

Figures

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DMG symptoms based on tumor location.
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Recommended referrals for new patient with DMG
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