The Role of Avastin in the Management of Recurrent Glioblastoma - 21/03/12
, Michelle L. Feinberg, MD, Jonathan H. Sherman, MD ⁎Résumé |
Glioblastoma multiforme is a malignant primary brain tumor for which no cure has been developed. However, with aggressive surgical resection, radiation, and the advent of temozolomide, the overall survival of patients with glioblastomas has improved significantly. Despite this multimodal treatment, glioblastoma invariably recurs. Although treatment options for glioblastoma recurrence are limited, one promising therapy is bevacizumab (Avastin). The role of Avastin in the management of recurrent glioblastomas is reviewed.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Recurrent glioblastoma, Treatment malignant glioma, Angiogenesis, Angiogenic switch, VEGF, Antiangiogenic, Bevacizumab, Avastin, Radiation necrosis
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Vol 23 - N° 2
P. 331-341 - avril 2012 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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