Hernández JR, Mora CJ, Hasslacher AJF, Aguirre TJ

Language: Spanish
References: 5
Page: 424-426
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ABSTRACT

Introduction: gliosarcoma is a rare variant of glioblastoma with glial and mesenchymal components. It presents nonspecific symptoms and imaging findings, necessitating diagnosis through histopathological examination. Clinical case: a 57-year-old male with a one-month history of persistent headaches without cognitive function deficits. Magnetic resonance imaging reveals a lesion in the right temporal lobe. Surgical management confirms gliosarcoma grade 4 through histopathological examination. Conclusion: due to its rarity, gliosarcoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of brain tumors. Despite treatment, its prognosis is unfavorable, emphasizing the need to document clinical, radiological, and immunohistochemical findings to enhance future patient care.

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