Characterizing Posterior Fossa Syndrome: A Survey of Experts.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite recent efforts, disagreement remains among frontline clinicians regarding the operational definition of a syndrome commonly referred to as posterior fossa syndrome or cerebellar mutism syndrome.

Methods

We surveyed experts in the clinical care of children with posterior fossa tumors to identify trends and discrepancies in diagnosing posterior fossa syndrome.

Results

All surveyed professionals conceptualized posterior fossa syndrome as a spectrum diagnosis. The majority agreed that mutism is the most important symptom for diagnosis. However, results highlighted ongoing discrepancies related to important features of posterior fossa syndrome.

Conclusions

Greater posterior fossa syndrome conceptual alignment among providers is needed to formulate

SUBMITTER: Wickenhauser ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7010537 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature