498-499 / 1983
High-grade Glioma Background
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High-grade glioma
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Grade 3 – 4 glioma
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Astrocytoma and oligodendroglioma
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Grade 4 astrocytoma = GBM = WHO Grade 4 glioma
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Debate over GBM-O
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Rare tumours
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Poor prognosis
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Little improvement over time
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Surgery and RT mainstay of treatment
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Some role for chemo