Multi-focal gliosarcoma: A case report and review of the literature
Loading...
Date
Authors
Pakos, E. E.
Goussia, A. C.
Zina, V. P.
Pitouli, E. J.
Tsekeris, P. G.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Abstract
Type
Type of the conference item
Journal type
peer reviewed
Educational material type
Conference Name
Journal name
J Neurooncol
Book name
Book series
Book edition
Alternative title / Subtitle
Description
Gliosarcoma (GS) is an uncommon malignant brain tumor with biphasic tissue pattern consisted of both glial and sarcomatous components. It usually occurs in adult population of middle age. We report a rare case of multi-focal GS that was initially interpreted as metastases of extra-cranial tumor. The histological examination revealed the biphasic pattern of a GS. The patient was treated with postoperative external radiation therapy and had poor prognosis. To our knowledge this is the second published case of GS with multi-focal presentation. In this study we also review the literature on clinicopathological aspects of GS.
Description
Keywords
central nervous system, gliosarcoma, multi-focal presentation, radiotherapy, surgery, tumor, glioblastoma-multiforme, brain-tumors, sarcoma, cells, combination, components, survival, features, glioma, gene
Subject classification
Citation
Link
<Go to ISI>://000232162900012
http://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007%2Fs11060-004-7558-y.pdf
http://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007%2Fs11060-004-7558-y.pdf
Language
en
Publishing department/division
Advisor name
Examining committee
General Description / Additional Comments
Institution and School/Department of submitter
Πανεπιστήμιο Ιωαννίνων. Σχολή Επιστημών και Τεχνολογιών. Τμήμα Βιολογικών Εφαρμογών και Τεχνολογιών