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ArticleSurgical neurology international2021

Malignant transformation of pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma in pregnant patient: Clinical case and ethical dilemma.

Jurica Marakovic, Darko Chudy, Danko Muller, Damir Tomac, Petar Marcinkovic, Darko Oreskovic, Andjelo Kastelancic, Marina Raguz

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Article in Surgical neurology international, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Jurica MarakovicDepartment of Neurosurgery, Dubrava University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia.
Darko ChudyDepartment of Neurosurgery, Dubrava University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia.
Danko MullerSchool of Medicine University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia.
Damir TomacDepartment of Neurosurgery, Dubrava University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia.
Petar MarcinkovicDepartment of Neurosurgery, Dubrava University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia.
Darko OreskovicDepartment of Neurosurgery, Dubrava University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia.
Andjelo KastelancicDepartment of Neurosurgery, Dubrava University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia.
Marina RaguzDepartment of Neurosurgery, Dubrava University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia.
University Hospital Dubrava · HRUniversity of Zagreb · HR

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Abstract

backgroundPleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma (PXA) is a rare astrocytic tumor, accounting for <1% of astrocytic tumors. Due to its rarity, etiology, natural history, and biologic behavior is not completely explained. We present a case of malignant transformation of a PXA to glioblastoma in pregnant patient 6 month after tumor biopsy. CASE DESCRIPTION: A 28-year-old female patient was presented with a newly onset of headache, nausea, and right-sided hemiparesis at 21

conclusionDistinguishing between PXA patients who have a good prognosis and those at risk for early progression is very important for the PXA clinical management. Despite cellular pleomorphism, mitotic index and the extent of resection are shown to be the main predictors for recurrence-free survival and overall survival rates. The standard therapy management is not yet established. Our patient treatment was associated with a significant ethical dilemma. Respecting patient's wishes to deliver a baby, nor radio or chemo treatments were done. Further studies are necessary to provide factors responsible for malignant transformation of PXA. In addition, in ethically sensitive situation, such as tumor in pregnant patient, good communication, respecting patient's wishes, and a multidisciplinary teamwork is the key for better outcome.

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GlioblastomaNeurooncologyPleomorphic xanthoastrocytomaPregnancy

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