How gliomas affect white matter tract bundles associated with the limbic cortex

Our study, one of the first to specifically examine limbic related tracts, shows that gliomas could increase white matter tracts numbers and impact structure. Localized impact on white matter integrity is in line with previous observations. These findings support DTI as a pre-op planning tool; white matter of significant limbic tracts are affected by gliomas and this change is measurable. We plan on further analyzing data to include how tumor location could affect white matter, and to incorporate patient post-op mortality and morbidity.