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ArticleOxford medical case reports2025

Management of persistent residual growth of high-grade glioma: a case report highlighting clinical and therapeutic challenges.

Masab Ali, Muhammad Hassan, Muhammad Husnain Ahmad, Ilsa Babar, Sana Javeriya, Muhammad Asfand Nadeem, Humza Saeed

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Masab AliDepartment of Medicine, Punjab Medical College, Sargodha Road, District Faisalabad, Punjab 38000, Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8599-6861
Muhammad HassanDepartment of Medicine, Punjab Medical College, Sargodha Road, District Faisalabad, Punjab 38000, Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5248-0749
Muhammad Husnain AhmadDepartment of Medicine, Tentishev Satkynbai Memorial Asian Medical Institute, Gagarina 58, Kant, Chuy 725000, Kyrgyzstan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5248-0749
Ilsa BabarDepartment of Medicine, King Edward Medical University, Neelagumbad, Anarkali, Lahore, Punjab 54000, Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5299-0461
Sana JaveriyaDepartment of Medicine, JIIU's Indian Institute of Medical Science and Research (IIMSR), Aurangabad-Jalna Road, Warudi, Taluka Badnapur, Jalna 431202, Maharashtra, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5752-4748
Muhammad Asfand NadeemDepartment of Medicine, King Edward Medical University, Neelagumbad, Anarkali, Lahore, Punjab 54000, Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9522-3712
Humza SaeedDepartment of Medicine (Medical Unit - Internal Medicine), District Headquarters (DHQ), Hospital Kashmiri Bazaar Road, Raja Bazar, Rawalpindi, Punjab 46000, Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0256-4272

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Abstract

Introduction: Gliomas, particularly glioblastomas (GBMs), are the most common malignant primary brain tumors, comprising nearly 80% of CNS malignancies. Despite aggressive treatment, recurrence is common due to its infiltrative nature and therapy resistance, with median survival around 14-15 months. Case Presentation: A 48-year-old male with a history of WHO Grade IV glioblastoma presented five years after subtotal resection with recurrent symptoms. He had not received adjuvant radiotherapy and was lost to follow-up. Recent imaging showed a lesion near the original tumor site. He underwent repeat craniotomy with subtotal excision. The patient's neurological status remained stable postoperatively, although headaches persisted. Discussion: Recurrent GBMs pose significant management challenges due to diagnostic complexity and limited treatment options. Multimodal imaging and individualized strategies, including surgery and potential adjuvant therapies, are critical. Conclusion: This case underscores the need for vigilant follow-up and a personalized, multidisciplinary approach to improve outcomes in patients with recurrent glioblastoma.

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