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Glioblastoma multiforme of the cerebellum five decades after irradiation of a cerebellar tumor.

Authors :
Wisoff, Hugh
Llena, Josefina
Source :
Journal of Neuro-Oncology; Dec1989, Vol. 7 Issue 4, p339-344, 6p
Publication Year :
1989

Abstract

A 70-year-old woman is reported who had glioblastoma multiforme of the cerebellum 52 years after radiation therapy to a midline cerebellar tumor. Seven similar reported cases are reviewed. Dedifferentiation of astrocytoma to glioblastoma and the role of radiation therapy are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0167594X
Volume :
7
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Neuro-Oncology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
71403996
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02147091