Cerebellar glioblastoma multiforme in an adult

Arq Neuropsiquiatr. 2006 Mar;64(1):132-5. doi: 10.1590/s0004-282x2006000100028. Epub 2006 Apr 5.

Abstract

Cerebellar glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a rare tumor. This is the third case published in Brazilian literature and, the last one has been described more than 15 years ago. The aggressive behavior of GBM prompts for fast treatment, which can be hampered by the fact that the diagnosis of GBM requires a high degree of suspicion. We describe a case of GBM in a 46 years old man. In conjunction, we present a literature review including particular issues, clinical data, advances in imaging studies, pathological characteristics, treatment options and the behavior of such malignant tumor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy
  • Cerebellar Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Cerebellar Neoplasms / surgery
  • Cerebellum / pathology*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Glioblastoma / pathology*
  • Glioblastoma / surgery
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed