Tumor progression and transformation of low-grade glial tumors associated with pregnancy Journal Article
| Authors: | Daras, M.; Cone, C.; Peters, K. B. |
| Article Title: | Tumor progression and transformation of low-grade glial tumors associated with pregnancy |
| Abstract: | Brain tumor growth or progression has been shown to occur in low-grade glial tumors and meningiomas. While progression has been documented in this population, transformation to a more aggressive high-grade glial tumor that can lead to increased morbidity and mortality has not been identified. In this case series, we document transformation from low-grade gliomas to high-grade gliomas (WHO grade III and IV) in young women during pregnancy. We further discuss the possible etiologies of this phenomenon. © 2013 Springer Science+Business Media New York. |
| Keywords: | pregnancy; transformation; high grade glioma |
| Journal Title: | Journal of Neuro-Oncology |
| Volume: | 116 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| ISSN: | 0167-594X |
| Publisher: | Springer |
| Date Published: | 2014-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 113 |
| End Page: | 117 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s11060-013-1261-9 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PUBMED: | 24078174 |
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| Notes: | Export Date: 3 February 2014 -- CODEN: JNODD -- Source: Scopus |
