RESUMO

Although a large amount of data supports early surgical resection for symptomatic diffuse low-grade glioma, the therapeutic strategy is still a matter of debate regarding incidentally discovered diffuse low-grade glioma. Indeed, early and "preventive" surgery has recently been proposed in asymptomatic patients with silent diffuse low-grade glioma with better outcomes. The present review discusses the importance of an early diagnosis and of a preventive surgical treatment to improve the outcomes of incidental diffuse low-grade glioma and suggests the possible relevance of a tailored screening policy.

Assuntos

Neoplasias Encefálicas/diagnóstico , Neoplasias Encefálicas/cirurgia , Diagnóstico Precoce , Glioma/diagnóstico , Glioma/cirurgia , Humanos , Gradação de Tumores , Procedimentos Neurocirúrgicos/métodos , Resultado do Tratamento