Journal
SEMINARS IN SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
Volume 20, Issue 1, Pages 13-23Publisher
WILEY-LISS
DOI: 10.1002/ssu.1012
Keywords
astrocytoma; glioma; glioblastoma multiforme; radiotherapy; prognosis
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Astrocytomas account for the majority of primary brain tumors. Low-grade tumors are slowly growing tumors with relatively long overall survival. However, a high percentage of these tumors transform to more malignant, high-grade tumors. High-grade gliomas (anaplastic astrocytomas and glioblastoma multiforme) have a poor prognosis. Treatment options are capable of prolonging the natural history of the disease, but the long-term survival is poor. This review discusses the different postoperative treatment options and the prognostic factors in low- and high-grade astrocytomas. (C) 2001 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
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