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ArticleInternational archives of medicine2014

Morphologic spectrum of glial tumors: an increased trend towards oligodendroglial tumors in Pakistan.

Atif Ali Hashmi, Naveen Faridi, Babar Malik, Muhammad Muzzammil Edhi, Amna Khurshid, Mehmood Khan

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6 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Atif Ali HashmiDepartment of Histopathology, Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan.
Naveen FaridiDepartment of Histopathology, Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan.
Babar MalikDepartment of medical oncology, Sindh institute of urology and transplantation, Karachi, Pakistan.
Muhammad Muzzammil EdhiMedical Student, Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan.
Amna KhurshidDepartment of Histopathology, Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan.
Mehmood KhanMedical Student, Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Liaquat National Hospital · PKDhaka Medical College and Hospital · BDSindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation · PK

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Abstract

backgroundGlial tumors are most common brain tumors in our population. While the exact etiology and pathogenesis is unknown, the evaluation of current trends in the frequency and morphology of glial tumors is imperative to constitute better diagnostic and treatment protocols. Data pertaining to frequency and spectrum of glial tumors is scarcely available in our population. The aim of this study was to determine the morphologic spectrum of glial tumors prevalent in our population.

method126 cases of glial tumors were retrospectively analyzed over a period of 5 years. Patients from all age groups and both genders were included in this study. Glial tumors were classified and graded according to WHO classification.

resultsGlial tumors were more common in males with a sex ratio of 2:1 and mean age of 38.26 years. Astrocytomas were most common glial tumors (51.6%) followed by oligodendrogliomas (23%). Glioblastoma was the most frequent astrocytic tumor and was incomparably frequent in older age group.

conclusionIn our study, Oligodendrogliomas and mixed oligoastrocytomas represent major pattern of disease in comparison with available regional data. Knowledge of these changing trends and patterns of glial tumor morphology and frequency can help in improvements and applications of newly emerging diagnostic and treatment modalities.

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AstrocytomaGlial tumorsGlioblastomaMixed oligoastrocytomaOligodendroglioma

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