Glioblastoma Multiforme

Radiologic-Pathologic Correlation

Abstract Introduction Clinical Presentation Historical Perspective

Etiology and Genetics Pathologic Characteristics Radiologic-Pathologic Correlation

Therapy and Prognosis Conclusions Source Information References

Source Information

From the Departments of Radiologic Pathology (J.H.R., J.G.S.) and Neuropathology (R.V.J., K.W.), Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, DC; the Division of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Department of Radiology, University of Maryland Medical System, 22 S Greene St, Baltimore, MD 21201 (J.H.R.); and the Department of Radiology, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, Md (J.G.S.). Received July 17, 1996; revision requested August 12 and received August 30; accepted September 3. Address reprint requests to J.H.R.

Abbreviations: AFIP = Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, GBM = glioblastoma multiforme, PET = positron emission tomography, WHO = World Health Organization

Index terms: Brain neoplasms, 10.3634 • Brain neoplasms, diagnosis, 10.363

The opinions and assertions contained herein are the private views of the authors and are not to be construed as official nor as reflecting the views of the Departments of the Army or Air Force.

Abstract Introduction Clinical Presentation Historical Perspective

Etiology and Genetics Pathologic Characteristics Radiologic-Pathologic Correlation

Therapy and Prognosis Conclusions Source Information References