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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]

Overview

Glioblastoma may be classified into two groups: Primary and secondary.

Classification

Glioblastoma may be classified into two groups: Primary and secondary.

1. Primary glioblastoma

• De novo origin
• More aggressive
• Occurs in older patients

2. Secondary glioblastoma

• Arises from pre-existing lower grade gliomas
• Less aggressive
• Occurs in younger patients

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