Vol 15, No 4 (2010)
Published online: 2010-07-01
Gliosarcoma: A rare primary CNS tumor. Presentation of two cases
DOI: 10.1016/j.rpor.2010.05.003
Rep Pract Oncol Radiother 2010;15(4):98-102.
Abstract
Introduction
Gliosarcoma is a very rare primary mixed tumor in the central nervous system, with a biphasic pattern consisting of glial and malignant mesenchymal elements. Its onset is between the fourth and sixth decade of life, and it has a male/female ratio of 1.8/1. Here we present two cases of Gliosarcoma treated in our department.
Discussion
The monoclonal or biclonal origin of its biphasic nature is still subject to debate; hence the importance of its diagnosis and histogenesis.
Results
Standard treatment consists in surgical resection of the tumor followed in some cases by external radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
Keywords: GliosarcomaTwo cases report