Presentation
Headache, decreased vision and lack of concentration of 3 weeks duration.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Glioblastoma NOS
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MRI brain demonstrates a left occipital lobe intra-axial mixed solid and cystic lesion associated with vasogenic edema and mass effect.
Case Discussion
The patient went on to have surgery, and histology confirmed the diagnosis of glioblastoma.
Note: IDH mutation status is not provided in this case and according to the current (2016) WHO classification of CNS tumors, this tumor would, therefore, be designated as a glioblastoma NOS.