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Outcome and molecular characteristics of adolescent and young adult patients with newly diagnosed primary glioblastoma: a study of the Society of Austrian Neurooncology (SANO).
Neuro-oncology - 1 Jan 2013
Leibetseder Annette, Ackerl Michael, Flechl Birgit, Wöhrer Adelheid, Widhalm Georg, Dieckmann Karin, Kreinecker Sabine-Spiegl, Pichler Josef, Hainfellner Johannes, Preusser Matthias, Marosi Christine
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Young age is a favorable prognostic factor for patients with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). We reviewed the outcomes and molecular tumor characteristics of adolescent and young adult patients with GBM treated in 2 Austrian centers. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Data on patients with histologically proven primary GBM diagnosed from 18 through 40 years of age were retrospectively analyzed. All patients were...
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