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Limited efficacy of temozolomide alone for astrocytoma, IDH-mutant, CNS WHO grades 2 or 3.
Journal of neuro-oncology - 1 Oct 2022
Weller Jonathan, Katzendobler Sophie, Blobner Jens, Thiele Frederic, Becker Hannes, Quach Stefanie, Egensperger Rupert, Niyazi Maximilian, Suchorska Bogdana, Thon Niklas, Weller Michael, Tonn Joerg-Christian
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: The role of temozolomide chemotherapy alone in isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH)-mutant astrocytomas has not been conclusively determined. Radiotherapy might be superior to temozolomide. Recent studies have linked temozolomide with induction of hypermutation and poor clinical course in some IDH-mutant gliomas. METHODS: In this retrospective study, 183 patients with astrocytoma, IDH-mutant, CNS WHO grade 2...
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