Biological characteristics and outcomes of Gliosarcoma

J Pak Med Assoc. 2018 Aug;68(8):1273-1275.

Abstract

Gliosarcoma is a highly aggressive primary brain tumour. It is a relatively rare tumour and comprises of two histological components, glial and sarcomatous. Gliosarcomas carry a poorer prognosis than that of Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM). The current review highlights important histological and radiological features of gliosarcoma in the light of recent literature, and also touches upon the treatment options and outcomes of various types of gliosarcoma.

Keywords: Glioma, Sarcoma, Brain tumour..

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brain / diagnostic imaging
  • Brain / pathology
  • Brain Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Brain Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Brain Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Brain Neoplasms / therapy
  • Gliosarcoma / diagnosis
  • Gliosarcoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Gliosarcoma / pathology*
  • Gliosarcoma / therapy
  • Humans
  • Neuroimaging