Glioblastome Multiforme with an Encephalomalacic Appearance: A Case Report
Abstract
Glioblastoma multiforme is the most common and most malignant primary brain neoplasm. In spite of all the advances in surgery, and applying chemotherapy and radiotherapy afterwards, the prognosis still remains poor. It is radiologically characterized by an appearance of heterogeneous mass with circumferential enhancement and diffuse edema. Here we describe a case of
glioblastoma multiforme with imaging findings mimicking the encephalomalacia that is a very seldom condition observed in English Literature.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
Letter to Editor
Publication Date
March 3, 2015
Submission Date
February 28, 2015
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 2012 Volume: 3 Number: 11