Glioblastoma NOS

Case contributed by Stefan Bernard van der Westhuizen
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

55 year old female presents with chronic history of headache and new onset seizures.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Female
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A complex heterogeneous mass is seen within the left frontal lobe with secondary mass effect, midline shift and vasogenic edema. A thick and irregularly enhancing rind can be seen that surrounds a necrotic core.

Case Discussion

The above findings, patient demographics, and presenting complaints concerns for a Glioblastoma.

Post-operative histology results confirmed a Glioblastoma.

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