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Glioblastoma of brain

Glioblastoma cerebral

Category

Definition

Glioblastomas are malignant astrocytic tumours (grade IV according to the WHO classification). They represent the most frequent brain tumours in adults. They may occur at any age, but 70% of cases are seen in patients between 45 and 70 years of age. The tumours are usually located in the brain hemispheres, but can be found anywhere in the central nervous system.

Inclusions

  • glioblastoma NOS

Index Terms

Glioblastoma of brainglioblastoma NOSGiant cell glioblastomagiant cell glioblastoma of unspecified siteMonstrocellular sarcoma of unspecified siteGliosarcoma of brainglioblastoma with sarcomatous component of unspecified siteGlioblastoma multiforme of brainSpongioblastoma of unspecified sitePrimitive polar spongioblastoma of unspecified sitepolar spongioblastomaspongioblastoma polare of unspecified siteSpongioblastoma multiforme of unspecified site