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Glioblastoma (Glioblastoma Multiforme)

A malignant form of astrocytoma histologically characterized by pleomorphism of cells, nuclear atypia, microhemorrhage, and necrosis. They may arise in any region of the central nervous system, with a predilection for the cerebral hemispheres, basal ganglia, and commissural pathways. Clinical presentation most frequently occurs in the fifth or sixth decade of life with focal neurologic signs or seizures.
Also Known As:
Glioblastoma Multiforme; Grade IV Astrocytoma; Astrocytomas, Grade IV; Giant Cell Glioblastomas; Glioblastoma, Giant Cell; Glioblastomas; Glioblastomas, Giant Cell; Grade IV Astrocytomas; Astrocytoma, Grade IV; Giant Cell Glioblastoma
Networked: 28707 relevant articles (1682 outcomes, 4838 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Neoplasms (Cancer)
2. Glioma (Gliomas)
3. Brain Neoplasms (Brain Tumor)
4. Astrocytoma (Pilocytic Astrocytoma)
5. Melanoma (Melanoma, Malignant)

Experts

1. Weller, Michael: 234 articles (12/2022 - 01/2002)
2. Wick, Wolfgang: 172 articles (11/2022 - 08/2002)
3. Wen, Patrick Y: 164 articles (05/2022 - 02/2006)
4. Reardon, David A: 159 articles (11/2022 - 01/2004)
5. Cloughesy, Timothy F: 130 articles (01/2022 - 09/2002)
6. Sarkaria, Jann N: 116 articles (12/2022 - 12/2002)
7. Gilbert, Mark R: 109 articles (01/2022 - 08/2002)
8. Zhang, Wei: 102 articles (05/2022 - 01/2002)
9. Stupp, Roger: 93 articles (03/2022 - 03/2002)
10. Reifenberger, Guido: 92 articles (07/2022 - 10/2002)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Glioblastoma:
1. Temozolomide (Temodar)FDA LinkGeneric
2. Bevacizumab (Avastin)FDA Link
3. Alkylating AgentsIBA
4. Irinotecan (Camptosar)FDA LinkGeneric
5. Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor)IBA
6. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)FDA Link
7. Biomarkers (Surrogate Marker)IBA
8. DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)IBA
9. Peptides (Polypeptides)IBA
10. Chimeric Antigen ReceptorsIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Radiotherapy
3. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
4. Immunotherapy
5. Chemoradiotherapy