Ruge JR, Liu J
Use of 5-aminolevulinic acid for visualization and resection of a benign pediatric brain tumor. [Journal Article]
J Neurosurg Pediatr 2009 Nov; 4(5):484-6.
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.
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