Glymphatic system dysfunction in gliomas: A systematic review and meta-analysis of DTI-ALPS index.

J NeuroradiolJun 5, 2026 (epub)
Clinical ResearchNeurologyOncology (Medical)

Fatemeh Taheri Dehaghi, Amirsaman Soleimani Nasab, Narges Arabi et al.

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This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the DTI-ALPS index in adults with histologically confirmed gliomas to assess glymphatic system dysfunction. The analysis included 14 studies and found that high-grade gliomas had lower ALPS indices compared to low-grade tumors (MD=0.14, 95% CI: 0.11-0.16). Additionally, lower ALPS indices were associated with worse overall survival (HR=0.73, 95% CI: 0.49-1.10).

Key findings

  • High-grade gliomas exhibited lower ALPS indices than low-grade tumors (MD=0.14, 95% CI: 0.11-0.16).
  • IDH wild-type gliomas showed lower ALPS indices than IDH-mutant tumors (MD=0.14, 95% CI: 0.10-0.18).
  • Lower ALPS index is associated with worse overall survival (HR=0.73, 95% CI: 0.49-1.10).

Why it matters

Understanding glymphatic dysfunction in gliomas can enhance diagnostic and prognostic capabilities, potentially guiding treatment decisions and patient management strategies in clinical practice.

What to keep in mind

The study identified a very high risk of bias in 14% of included studies and some concerns in 64%.

Source

PubMed · PMID 42247804

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