DIFFUSE INTRINSIC PONTINE GLIOMA

What is Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma?

Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) is an infiltrative, expansile non-enhancing T2 hyper-intense lesion that involves the brainstem. Findings are nonspecific, but a diffuse midline glioma should be a primary consideration. Note that an inflammatory process cannot be absolutely excluded. What…