Review of original papers and consensus panels regarding screening for astrocytomas3 11 12
| Consensus panel | Key recommendations |
|---|---|
| Consensus panel 19993 | Periodic cranial imaging with CT/MRI every 1–3 years, depending on the level of clinical suspicion |
| Tuberous sclerosis alliance guidelines 2002 | Routine screening not recommended Urgent MRI for new and unexplained behaviour problems, mood changes, sleep disturbance or non-convulsive status |
| Panel of European experts 201311 | Age-dependent monitoring: Every 2 years before age of 20 years Size-dependent monitoring: Every 6 months for tumours>1 cm |