Multifocal Glioblastoma Multiforme
Amit Agrawal 1 * , J.H. Makannavar 2, J.P. Shetty 2, Lathika Shetty 2, Boby Varkey 2
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1 MM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Department of Neurosurgery, Mullana (Ambala), India2 K.S.Hegde Medical Academy, Department of Pathology, Mangalore, India* Corresponding Author

Abstract

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.

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Article Type: Case Report

EUR J GEN MED, 2012, Volume 9, Issue 4, 289-291

https://doi.org/10.29333/ejgm/82450

Publication date: 10 Oct 2012

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