Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma
Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma
Definition
A neuroglial tumor that arises from the middle portion of the brain stem. It usually affects children and has a poor prognosis.
Also known as DIPG — per MONDO
Also identified as
- MESH D000080443 per MONDO
- NCIT C94764 per MONDO
- Orphanet 497188 per MONDO
- UMLS C2986658 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brain | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Brain | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Brainstem | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Brainstem | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Central nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Central nervous system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Pons | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |