MS-08 GLIOSARCOMA: FEATURES AND OUTCOMES IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN PAKISTAN

INTRODUCTION: Gliosarcoma is a rare CNS neoplasm with a few cases reported from Pakistan. OBJECTIVES: We aim to see the features and outcomes of this rare entity in Pakistan. METHODS: A retrospective case-series conducted at the Department of Neurosurgery, Aga Khan University. The medical record fil...

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Published in:Neuro-oncology (Charlottesville, Va.) Va.), 2014-11, Vol.16 (suppl 5), p.v128-v128
Main Authors: Hashmi, F. A., Bari, E., Khan, S. A.
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Language:English
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Summary:INTRODUCTION: Gliosarcoma is a rare CNS neoplasm with a few cases reported from Pakistan. OBJECTIVES: We aim to see the features and outcomes of this rare entity in Pakistan. METHODS: A retrospective case-series conducted at the Department of Neurosurgery, Aga Khan University. The medical record files of surgically treated patients with Gliosarcoma from 2003 - 2012 were reviewed, MRI/C.T scans and Histopathological slides were reviewed. Patients lost to follow-up were contacted. Analysis was done on SPSS 20. RESULTS: A total of 7 cases of Gliosarcoma were found. The median age was 52 years with a male:female of 5:2. The symptoms included Headache 71%, hemiparesis 43%, dysphasia, forgetfulness and dysphagia 29% patients. KPS was >70 in 4 and
ISSN:1522-8517
1523-5866
DOI:10.1093/neuonc/nou260.7