2009, Volume 2, Issue 4, pp 386 – 393

Current data and strategy in glioblastoma multiforme

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Correspondence to:: Gabriel Iacob, M.D. Ph.D, ‘Carol Davila’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 8 Eroilor Sanitari Blvd., District 5, Bucharest Romania, gbrl_cb@yahoo.com

Abstract

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) or astrocytoma grade Ⅳ on WHO classification is the most aggressive and the most frequent of all primary brain tumors. Glioblastoma is multiforme , resistant to therapeutic interventions illustrating the heterogeneity exhibited by this tumor in its every aspect, including clinical presentation, pathology, genetic signature.

Current data and treatment strategy in GBM are presented focusing on basic science data and key clinical aspects like surgery, including personal experience; adjuvant modalities: radiotherapy, chemotherapy, but also for experimental approaches. Therapeutic attitude in recurrent GBM is also widely discussed.

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PMC ID: 3019011
PubMed ID: 20108752
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Article Publishing Date (print): 15-11-2009
Available Online: 25-11-2009

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ISSN Printing: 1844-122X
ISSN Online: 1844-3117
Journal Title: Journal of Medicine and Life

Copyright License: Open Access

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