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This is a Systematic Review study.

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Examine the challenges and advancements in treating pediatric brain tumors across global contexts.

November 1, 2025Neuro-OncologyOpen Access

DISP-08. Pediatric brain tumors in a global context: socioeconomic determinants, systemic disparities, and opportunities for neurosurgical collaboration and advancement

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SASavi AgarwalUniversity of California, Los Angeles JLJorge Lazareff

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This review highlights systemic disparities in pediatric brain tumors, emphasizing socioeconomic barriers and opportunities in pediatric neurosurgery.

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Examine the challenges and advancements in treating pediatric brain tumors across global contexts.
Reviewed 108 articles published in the last 15 years on epidemiology, guidelines, and management of pediatric brain tumors.
Utilized PRISMA guidelines for literature selection.
Low and middle-income countries face worse outcomes for pediatric brain tumors due to socioeconomic barriers.
Lack of specialty programs in neuro-oncology contributes to inadequate multidisciplinary management.
Successful initiatives show the impact of enhanced training and multidisciplinary approaches on patient care.

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Agarwal et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69254362c0ce034ddc35836c https://doi.org/10.1093/neuonc/noaf201.0769

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This review highlights systemic disparities in pediatric brain tumors, emphasizing socioeconomic barriers and opportunities in pediatric neurosurgery.

DISP-08. Pediatric brain tumors in a global context: socioeconomic determinants, systemic disparities, and opportunities for neurosurgical collaboration and advancement

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DISP-08. Pediatric brain tumors in a global context: socioeconomic determinants, systemic disparities, and opportunities for neurosurgical collaboration and advancement

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