Clinical profile and outcomes in brainstem glioma: An institutional experience.

Aim Of The Study: This study was to analyze the clinical outcomes of brain stem glioma treated with radiation therapy (RT) in our institution.

Material And Methods: Records of 48 patients with brainstem glioma treated between January 2007 and January 2013 were reviewed. Demographic variables, clinical variables, radiological findings and treatment details with respect to age, sex, location of tumor ( pontine Vs non pontine ), signs and symptoms, RT dose, follow up period and outcomes were recorded.