CASE REPORT
Multifocal Glioblastoma Multiforme
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MM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Department of Neurosurgery, Mullana (Ambala), India
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K.S.Hegde Medical Academy, Department of Pathology, Mangalore, India
Publication date: 2012-10-10
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Amit Agrawal
MM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Maharishi Markandeshwar University Mullana- Ambala, 133203 (Haryana)
Eur J Gen Med 2012;9(4):289-291
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Multicentric gliomas are uncommon lesions but a fascinating clinical and scientific issue. Current opinion ranges from rejection of surgical treatment to its recommendation. We report a case of young adult who presented with one episode of generalized tonic clonic seizures and mild weakness of right hand. Imaging findings were suggestive multiple lesions in the left temporo-parietal area. Surgical decompression was performed for the larger lesion and histopathology was suggestive of glioblastoma multiforme. Based on these findings a diagnosis of multifocal glioblasotma was made. Patient was submitted for radiotherapy. In patients with multiple lesions tissue analysis is critical for treatment planning and to determine the prognosis.