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| Characteristic | Number (%) of patients |
|---|---|
| Presenting cranial nerve deficit | |
| VI | 11 (33) |
| XII | 4 (12) |
| Brainstem involvement | |
| Yes | 11 (33) |
| No | 22 (67) |
| Optic pathway involvement | |
| Yes | 3 (9) |
| No | 30 (91) |
| Resection | |
| GTR | 9 (27) |
| STR | 22 (67) |
| Biopsy Only | 2 (6) |
Abbreviations: GTR, gross total resection; STR, subtotal resection.
