Successful chemotherapy for newly diagnosed aggressive oligodendroglioma.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We treated 3 patients with newly diagnosed aggressive oligodendroglioma with chemotherapy prior to radiotherapy and observed responses. All had residual or progressive tumor following initial surgery. We used a combination called PCV-3 because recurrent anaplastic oligodendroglioma responds predictably to this regimen. Chemotherapy for response induction followed by radiotherapy for consolidation is feasible and effective initial treatment for this tumor.
Medical subject headings
- Brain Neoplasms
- Lomustine
- Oligodendroglioma
- Procarbazine
- Vincristine