Glioblastoma multiforme of the cerebellum in an elderly man. A case report.

نویسندگان

  • J Rosenfeld
  • M L Rossi
  • M Briggs
چکیده

Glioblastoma multiforme of the cerebellum is rare and comprises a small fraction of all glioblastomas. Eight-five cases have been reported in the literature to date. A 75 year old man is reported with a left cerebellar glioblastoma multiforme. The pathogenesis, course, treatment and prognosis are reviewed.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Journal of the Chinese Medical Association : JCMA

دوره 67 6  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1989