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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
Patients treated for oligoastrocytoma should follow-up for secondary prevention. Secondary prevention strategies following oligoastrocytoma include a clinical assessment of neurological function and corticosteroid usage (Macdonald criteria), checking for signs of venous thromboembolism, regular laboratory tests, and routine imaging (MRI and Positron Emission Tomography) at scheduled intervals after treatment.[1]
Secondary Prevention
Follow up after treatment
Patients treated for oligoastrocytoma should follow-up for secondary prevention. Follow-up measures are shown in the table below:[1]
- Clinical assessment of neurological function
- Tapering steroid usage as early as possible
- Checking for signs of venous thromboembolism
- Laboratory tests
- Generally not indicated, unless patient is on chemotherapy (complete blood count), steroids (glucose level), and anticonvulsants (complete blood count and liver function tests)
- MRI every 3-4 months
- Positron emission tomography
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Stupp R, Tonn JC, Brada M, Pentheroudakis G, ESMO Guidelines Working Group (2010). "High-grade malignant glioma: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up". Ann Oncol. 21 Suppl 5: v190–3. doi:10.1093/annonc/mdq187. PMID 20555079.