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Rev Méd Electrón 2012; 34 (3)

Astrocytic tumors: a disease approach

Vega RAM, Rodríguez VMI, Wilkinson BB, Fernández LA

Language: Spanish
References: 48
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ABSTRACT

Cancer is a serious health problem around the world. The majority of primary tumors of the Central Nervous System are of astrocytic lineage. In this review we provide an overview of several aspects related to this type of tumor, that includes classification, prognostic factors, therapy, and angiogenic factors. Glioblastoma Multiforme is diagnosed in patients at a much higher frequency. Standard treatment for patients with astrocytic tumors is surgery followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy. However, immunotherapy and gene therapy studies are increasing to become other therapeutic options in these patients.


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