Management of Glioblastoma Multiforme in Elderly Patients: A Review of the Literature.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.04.153
Abstract: Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most common primary malignant brain tumor in adults, occurs most commonly in individuals older than 65 years of age, and is universally fatal. Increasing age compounds the poor prognosis of… read more here.
Keywords: management glioblastoma; multiforme elderly; elderly patients; glioblastoma multiforme ... See more keywords
Cervical spinal glioblastoma multiforme in the elderly
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2016-217742
Abstract: Spinal glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is uncommon, and its diagnosis may be challenging. This is especially true in the elderly population. Best management strategy remains to be defined. The purpose of this report is to document… read more here.
Keywords: spinal glioblastoma; multiforme elderly; cervical spinal; glioblastoma multiforme ... See more keywords