Fig. 1From: Diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas in pediatric patients: management updatesThe characteristic placement of diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas is at the base of the brain in the pons, a structure that plays a vital role in controlling many essential bodily functions like heart rate and breathing [1, 3]. However, it is important to note that there is no standard position of this tumor as it is by nature, a diffusely infiltrated tumorBack to article page