Gliomatosis cerebri - A case report RAMYA R RANGARAJAN D
Journal: University Journal of Medicine and Medical Specialities (Vol.4, No. 5)Publication Date: 2018-12-04
Authors : RAMYA R RANGARAJAN;
Page : 87-88
Keywords : glial tumors; gliomatosis cerebri;
Abstract
: Gliomatosis cerebri is a rare malignant astrocytic tumor characterized by diffuse, neoplastic glial cell infiltration of the brain involving more than 2 cerebral lobes. We report a case of Gliomatosis cerebri in a 20 year old young male patient who was evaluated for complaints of headache and double vision. He was treated with Radiotherapy and 6 cycles of adjuvant temozolamide. Patient is alive and disease free at 1 year of follow up. This case is being presented on account of its rarity.
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