Gliomatosis cerebri
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sujit Routray, M.D. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Infiltrative diffuse astrocytosis; astrocytosis cerebri; glioblastosis cerebri; GC; diffuse gliomatosis; glioblastosis; central diffuse schwannosis; diffuse glioma of the brain; diffuse glioma of brain; gliomatous hypertrophy; blastomatous type of diffuse sclerosis; gliomatosis diffusa; glioblastoma multiforme; astrocytoma; brain tumor
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Gliomatosis cerebri from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Staging | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies