Expression of oligodendroglial differentiation markers in pilocytic astrocytomas identifies two clinical subsets and shows a significant correlation with proliferation index and progression free survival.

abstract：:Surgical resection is not the standard of care for primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL), as historical studies have demonstrated unfavorable complication rates and limited benefits. Some recent studies suggest that resection may provide a therapeutic benefit, yet the safety of these procedures has not been ...

journal_title：Journal of neuro-oncology

authors： Cloney MB,Sonabend AM,Yun J,Yang J,Iwamoto F,Singh S,Bhagat G,Canoll P,Zanazzi G,Bruce JN,Sisti M,Sheth S,Connolly ES,McKhann G

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immune mediated demyelinating disease (IMDD) after allogeneic hemopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) is rare and its etiology unclear. In this retrospective study, we identified patients who underwent HSCT between January 1992 and December 2010 and had IMDD post transplant. A total of 1,484 patients received HSCT and...

journal_title：Journal of neuro-oncology

authors： Delios AM,Rosenblum M,Jakubowski AA,DeAngelis LM

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this work is to evaluate patterns of failure in patients with recurrent meningioma after stereotactic radiotherapy. Of 411 patients with intracranial meningioma treated with radiotherapy at our institution, 22 patients with local tumor progression diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) after radiothe...

journal_title：Journal of neuro-oncology

authors： Askoxylakis V,Zabel-du Bois A,Schlegel W,Debus J,Huber P,Milker-Zabel S

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sacral chordoma is a vessel-rich and infiltrative tumor, but the fundamental knowledge of its biological behavior remains unknown. This study was designed to investigate the expression levels and contributions of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) in the angiogenesis and r...

journal_title：Journal of neuro-oncology

authors： Chen KW,Yang HL,Lu J,Wang GL,Ji YM,Wu GZ,Zhu LF,Liu JY,Chen XQ,Gu YP

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Recurrent intracranial epidermoid cysts may be difficult to address surgically given their proximity to critical neurovascular structures of the skull base. There are emerging reports of using radiotherapy (RT) for the treatment of recurrent epidermoid cysts. Here, we report a case series of adjuvant fract...

journal_title：Journal of neuro-oncology

authors： Morshed RA,Wu SY,Sneed PK,McDermott MW

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypermethylation of the MGMT gene promoter and mutation of the TP53 tumor-suppressor gene are frequently present in diffuse astrocytomas. However, there is only anecdotal information about MGMT methylation status and TP53 mutations during progression of low-grade diffuse astrocytoma (AII) to anaplastic astrocytoma (AI...

journal_title：Journal of neuro-oncology

authors： Groenendijk FH,Taal W,Dubbink HJ,Haarloo CR,Kouwenhoven MC,van den Bent MJ,Kros JM,Dinjens WN

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:TERT promoter (TERTp) mutation is the most common mutation in glioblastomas. It creates a putative binding site for Ets/TCF transcription factors, enhancing telomerase expression and activity, whereas the rs2853669 variant disrupts another Ets/TCF binding. We explore here the interaction between these two alterations,...

journal_title：Journal of neuro-oncology

authors： Nencha U,Rahimian A,Giry M,Sechi A,Mokhtari K,Polivka M,Schmitt Y,Di Stefano AL,Alentorn A,Labussière M,Sanson M

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Targeting tumor angiogenesis is a potential therapeutic strategy for glioblastoma because of its high vascularization. Tivozanib is an oral pan-VEGF receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor that hits a central pathway in glioblastoma angiogenesis. We conducted a phase II study to test the effectiveness of tivozanib in patie...

journal_title：Journal of neuro-oncology

authors： Kalpathy-Cramer J,Chandra V,Da X,Ou Y,Emblem KE,Muzikansky A,Cai X,Douw L,Evans JG,Dietrich J,Chi AS,Wen PY,Stufflebeam S,Rosen B,Duda DG,Jain RK,Batchelor TT,Gerstner ER

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The leucine-rich repeats and immunoglobulin-like domains (LRIG) protein family is comprised of three integral membrane proteins: LRIG1, LRIG2, and LRIG3. LRIG1 is a negative regulator of growth factor signaling. The expression and subcellular localization of LRIG proteins have prognostic implications in primary brain ...

journal_title：Journal of neuro-oncology

authors： Ghasimi S,Haapasalo H,Eray M,Korhonen K,Brännström T,Hedman H,Andersson U

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs) are rare tumors, generally high-grade, and comprise ~ 5-10% of soft tissue sarcomas. Over two-thirds of MPNSTs metastasize, and upwards of 40% clinically recur. Etiologic risk factors for MPNSTs are historically understudied. There is evidence to suggest MPNS...

journal_title：Journal of neuro-oncology

authors： Peckham-Gregory EC,Montenegro RE,Stevenson DA,Viskochil DH,Scheurer ME,Lupo PJ,Schiffman JD

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatoma-derived growth factor (HDGF) is a neurotrophic factor found in mouse spinal cord and hippocampal neurons. In various malignant tumors, the role of HDGF in tumor progression and its use as a diagnostic biomarker or therapeutic target have been extensively explored. However, the prognostic function and mitogeni...

journal_title：Journal of neuro-oncology

authors： Hsu SS,Chen CH,Liu GS,Tai MH,Wang JS,Wu JC,Kung ML,Chan EC,Liu LF

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:'Benign' brain tumors are a heterogeneous group of primary neoplasms representing 40% of primary brain tumors. Amongst neuroepithelial tumors, astrocytic neoplasms predominate, followed by oligodendroglial and mixed glial and glial-neuronal neoplasms. Less common are tumors of the ependyma, choroid plexus and neuroepi...

journal_title：Journal of neuro-oncology

authors： Piepmeier J,Baehring JM

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:New genetic models provide better biological mimics of human tumors. The new models can give deeper insight into tumorigenesis and provide better targets for testing therapies. To use the new models most successfully, it is useful to keep in mind limitations that are harder to overcome by genetic manipulation. These i...

journal_title：Journal of neuro-oncology

authors： Lampson LA

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of association of a brain tumor with multiple colorectal polyposis and offer an analysis of the relevant literature with a view to revising the classification of the syndrome in relation to familial multiple polyposis and Gardner's syndrome. Differences emerged, depending on the brain tumor type, whic...

journal_title：Journal of neuro-oncology

authors： Cervoni L,Celli P,Tarantino R,Fortuna A

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glioblastomas are malignant brain tumors with poor prognosis. Lately, data from clinical studies assessing the role of co-medications in different cancer types suggested reduced mortality and potential anti-tumor activity for statins, angiotensin-I converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) and angiotensin II receptor blocke...

journal_title：Journal of neuro-oncology

authors： Happold C,Gorlia T,Nabors LB,Erridge SC,Reardon DA,Hicking C,Picard M,Stupp R,Weller M,EORTC Brain Tumor Group and on behalf of the CENTRIC and CORE Clinical Trial Groups.

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immune checkpoint inhibitors targeting programmed cell death 1 (PD-1) or its ligand (PD-L1) have been shown to be effective in treating patients with a variety of cancers. Biomarker studies have found positive associations between clinical response rates and PD-L1 expression on tumor cells, as well as the presence of ...

journal_title：Journal of neuro-oncology

authors： Wang S,Liechty B,Patel S,Weber JS,Hollmann TJ,Snuderl M,Karajannis MA

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 44 year-old man with subcutaneous meningioma and rare combination of spinal lesions, consisting of dermal sinus and lipoma of the filum terminale. The literature concerning the subcutaneous meningioma is reviewed and the embryogenesis of these lesions is discussed. ...

journal_title：Journal of neuro-oncology

authors： Qasho R,Lunardi P,Lo Bianco FM,di Stefano M

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The utility of current response criteria has not been established in anaplastic astrocytoma (AA). We retrospectively reviewed MR images for 20 patients with AA and compared RANO-based approaches to clinician impression described as follow: (1) standard RANO-based criteria met by growth of or development of new enhanci...

journal_title：Journal of neuro-oncology

authors： Kazda T,Hardie JG,Pafundi DH,Kaufmann TJ,Brinkmann DH,Laack NN

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective evaluation of single agent bevacizumab in adults with recurrent glioblastoma (GBM) with an objective of determining progression free survival (PFS). There is no standard therapy for recurrent GBM after failure of alkylator-based chemotherapy. A total of 50 adults, ages 36-70 years (median 64), with rec...

journal_title：Journal of neuro-oncology

authors： Chamberlain MC,Johnston SK

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To date, no histopathological vascular investigation focusing on peritumoral brain zone (PBZ) has been reported for glioblastoma. We analyzed 10 newly diagnosed cases of glioblastomas. For these PBZs, histopathological investigation was performed by hematoxylin-eosin (H&E) staining and immunohistochemistry was analyze...

journal_title：Journal of neuro-oncology

authors： Tamura R,Ohara K,Sasaki H,Morimoto Y,Yoshida K,Toda M

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ependymomas are glial neoplasms originating from the wall of the ventricles or from the spinal canal. The significance of histopathological features in accurately predicting biological behavior is still debated. Moreover, key molecular events in the pathogenesis of ependymoma are yet to be defined. The main objective ...

journal_title：Journal of neuro-oncology

authors： Rousseau A,Idbaih A,Ducray F,Crinière E,Fèvre-Montange M,Jouvet A,Delattre JY

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have retrospectively reviewed toxicities and response of a cohort of primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) patients treated with high dose parenteral methotrexate (MTX) monotherapy without whole brain radiation. From The Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Cancer Registry, active since 1946, we selected ...

journal_title：Journal of neuro-oncology

authors： Cobert J,Hochberg E,Woldenberg N,Hochberg F

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 64 year old male patient with a history of ischemic heart disease who underwent surgery for an abdominal mass. The histological diagnosis was highly malignant non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. After surgery the patient was admitted to our Department and received 6 courses of chemotherapy according to the...

journal_title：Journal of neuro-oncology

authors： Merlo EM,Maiolo A,Brocchieri A,Tua A,Grignani G

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common adult CNS malignancy but its impact on quality of life (QOL) is poorly understood. In other patient populations, illness intrusiveness (the extent to which disease and treatment disrupts valued activities and interests) is associated with low subjective well-being, after controlli...

journal_title：Journal of neuro-oncology

authors： Edelstein K,Coate L,Massey C,Jewitt NC,Mason WP,Devins GM

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glucocorticoids, such as betamethasone, are often used to prevent possible acute reactions during radiation therapy of intracranial tumors (for example gliomas). The effect of the glucocorticoids is probably due to vascular changes decreasing the development of edemas. The radiosensitivity of two studied cell-lines of...

journal_title：Journal of neuro-oncology

authors： Benediktsson G,Blomquist E,Carlsson J

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gliomatosis cerebri (GC) is regarded as a rare glial neoplasm of unknown origin, and a detailed analysis of molecular alterations underlying this disease has started only recently. However, because GC characteristically affects large parts of the brain and spinal cord, the distribution of genetic alterations may be hi...

journal_title：Journal of neuro-oncology

authors： Mawrin C,Kirches E,Schneider-Stock R,Boltze C,Vorwerk CK,von Mawrin A,Kirches E,Schneider-Stock R,Boltze C,Vorwerk CK,von Mawrin A,Kirches E,Schneider-Stock R,Boltze C,Vorwerk CK,von Mawrin A,Kirches E,Schneider-Stock R

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intravascular lymphomatosis (IL) is a rare entity only recently included in lymphoma classification, whose main feature is the exclusive or predominant growth of neoplastic cells within blood vessels. The vast majority of the patients affected by IL belong to the 7th or 8th decade of life and present with skin rash or...

journal_title：Journal of neuro-oncology

authors： Massimino M,Giardini R,Cefalo G,Simonetti F,Pollo B,Giombini S,Tesoro-Tess JD,Ponzoni M,Patriarca C

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two main varieties of recognition disorders are distinguished in neuropsychology: agnosias and semantic disorders. The term agnosias is generally used to denote recognition defects limited to a single perceptual modality (which is itself apparently intact), whereas the term semantic disorders is used to denote recogni...

journal_title：Journal of neuro-oncology

authors： Gainotti G

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a 5 year-old boy with primary anaplastic pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma (PXA) with whole neuroaxis dissemination at diagnosis who experienced the sudden onset of generalized convulsion. Head- and spinal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed widespread gadolinium (Gd)-enhanced lesions extending to the bilate...

journal_title：Journal of neuro-oncology

authors： Okazaki T,Kageji T,Matsuzaki K,Horiguchi H,Hirose T,Watanabe H,Ohnishi T,Nagahiro S

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although 1p19q codeleted gliomas are the most favorable molecular subgroup of lower-grade gliomas, there are cases with early recurrence or short survival. The objective of this study was to elucidate molecular-genetic and clinicopathological prognostic factors in patients with gliomas showing total 1p19q loss. The st...

journal_title：Journal of neuro-oncology

authors： Hayashi S,Kitamura Y,Hirose Y,Yoshida K,Sasaki H

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00