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Abstract
5-Aminolevulinic acid has been used successfully to facilitate resection of adult malignant gliomas. The authors report their experience in the treatment of a 9-year-old girl who underwent fluorescence-guided resection of a right temporal lobe pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma using 5-aminolevulinic acid. Intraoperatively, the residual tumor fluoresced, allowing for better visualization. No serious side effects or complications occurred.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19877785 DOI: 10.3171/2009.6.PEDS08428
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Neurosurg Pediatr ISSN: 1933-0707 Impact factor: 2.375