Table 4. Comparison of demographic and treatment factors by age group among pediatric patients with low-grade gangliogliomas/gangliocytomas, 2004-2010 (n=348).
| < 1 year , n (%) | 1-19 years, n(%) | *p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumor location | 0.37 | ||
| Brainstem | 1 (8.3) | 12 (3.6) | |
| Other | 11 (91.7) | 324 (96.4) | |
| Sex | 0.02 | ||
| Male | 3 (25.0) | 205 (61.0) | |
| Female | 9 (75.0) | 131 (39.0) | |
| Extent of Resection (n=344) | 0.63 | ||
| None | 1 (8.3) | 28 (8.4) | |
| STR | 4 (33.3) | 76 (22.9) | |
| GTR | 7 (58.3) | 228 (68.7) | |
| Radiation (n=345) | 1.00 | ||
| Yes | 0 (0.0) | 11 (3.3) | |
| No | 12 (100.0) | 322 (96.7) |
Fisher's exact test