Neurosurgical Management of high grade gliomas

Robert C. Rostomily, Alexander M. Spence, Daniel L. Silbergeld

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Abstract

High-grade gliomas include malignant variants of tumors derived from astrocytic and oligodendropheral cell lines. These tumors demonstrate invasive behavior, are rapidly growing and are usually characterized by contrast enhancement and edema on MR or CT neuroimaging. Management includes either biopsy or surgical resection followed by radiotherapy in the majority of cases. Additional adjuvant chemotherapy is also a treatment consideration. Despite advances in management, the prognosis remains poor, with few patients surviving beyond 2–3 years.
Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationInternational Practices in Neurosurgery
Place of PublicationLondon
PublisherSpringer-Verlag London Ltd
Chapter10
Pages167-186
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-84628-051-1
ISBN (Print)978-1-85233-522-9
DOIs
StatePublished - 2004

Publication series

NameSpringer Specialist Surgery Series
PublisherSpringer Verlag
ISSN (Print)2946-806X
ISSN (Electronic)2946-8078

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