Management and Outcomes of Low-Grade Gliomas in Africa: A Scoping Review Protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over the last decade, many advancements have been made in the management of low-grade gliomas (LGGs). Overall survival outcomes are correlated with factors such as postoperative residual volumes and specific tumor biomolecular profiles such as IDH mutation status. It is unclear whether these advancements have benefited LGG patients in Africa. This scoping review protocol outlines how the authors will evaluate the epidemiology, presentations, management and outcomes of LGGs in Africa.

Methods

MEDLINE, Embase and African Journals Online will be searched from database inception to date in order to identify the relevant studies. Patients of all ages with histologically and/or radiologically confirmed LGGs that were managed in an African country will be included. Surgi

SUBMITTER: Ooi SZY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8815446 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature