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Gliosarcoma
Glioblastoma with Sarcomatous Component | Sarcomatous Glioma | Glioma, Sarcomatous | Gliomas, Sarcomatous | Gliosarcomas | Sarcomatous Gliomas
Rare mixed tumors of the brain and rarely the spinal cord which contain malignant neuroectodermal (glial) and mesenchymal components, including spindle-shaped fibrosarcoma cells. These tumors are highly aggressive and present primarily in adults as rapidly expanding mass lesions. They may arise in tissue that has been previously irradiated. (From Br J Neurosurg 1995 Apr;9(2):171-8) |
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