Serum levels of GFAP and EGFR in primary and recurrent high-grade gliomas: correlation to tumor volume, molecular markers, and progression-free survival

2015 ◽  
Vol 124 (2) ◽  
pp. 237-245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aida Kiviniemi ◽  
Maria Gardberg ◽  
Janek Frantzén ◽  
Riitta Parkkola ◽  
Ville Vuorinen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Markers ◽  
Tumor Volume ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
High Grade ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
High Grade Gliomas

Comparison of 5-aminolevulinic acid and sodium fluorescein for intraoperative tumor visualization in patients with high-grade gliomas: a single-center retrospective study

2020 ◽  
Vol 133 (5) ◽  
pp. 1324-1331 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rasmus W. Hansen ◽  
Christian B. Pedersen ◽  
Bo Halle ◽  
Anders R. Korshoej ◽  
Mette K. Schulz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Overall Survival ◽  
Tumor Volume ◽  
Fluorescent Dyes ◽  
Aminolevulinic Acid ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Extent Of Resection ◽  
Sodium Fluorescein ◽  
High Grade ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
High Grade Gliomas

OBJECTIVEMaximal safe resection is an important surgical goal in the treatment for high-grade gliomas. Fluorescent dyes help the surgeon to distinguish malignant tissue from healthy. The aims of this study were 1) to compare the 2 fluorescent dyes 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) and sodium fluorescein (fluorescein) regarding extent of resection, progression-free survival, and overall survival; and 2) to assess the influence of other risk factors on clinical outcome and screen for potential disadvantages of the dyes.METHODSA total of 209 patients with high-grade gliomas were included in this retrospective study. Resections were performed in the period from 2012 to 2017 using 5-ALA or fluorescein. Extent of resection was assessed as the difference in tumor volume between early postoperative and preoperative MRI studies. Tumor progression–free survival and overall survival were analyzed using an adjusted Cox proportional hazards model.RESULTSOne hundred fifty-eight patients were operated on with 5-ALA and 51 with fluorescein. The median duration of follow-up was 46.7 and 21.2 months, respectively. Covariables were evenly distributed. There was no statistically significant difference in volumetrically assessed median extent of resection (96.9% for 5-ALA vs 97.4% for fluorescein, p = 0.46) or the percentage of patients with residual tumor volume less than 0.175 cm3 (29.5% for 5-ALA vs 36.2% for fluorescein, p = 0.39). The median overall survival was 14.8 months for the 5-ALA group and 19.7 months for the fluorescein group (p = 0.06). The median adjusted progression-free survival was 8.7 months for the 5-ALA group and 9.2 months for the fluorescein group (p = 0.03).CONCLUSIONSFluorescein can be used as a viable alternative to 5-ALA for intraoperative fluorescent guidance in brain tumor surgery. Comparative, prospective, and randomized studies are much needed.

scholarly journals Progression-free survival: An important end point in evaluating therapy for recurrent high-grade gliomas

2008 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 162-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen R. Lamborn ◽  
W. K. Alfred Yung ◽  
Susan M. Chang ◽  
Patrick Y. Wen ◽  
Timothy F. Cloughesy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
High Grade ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
End Point ◽  
High Grade Gliomas

scholarly journals Prognostic Value of Metabolic Tumor Volume on 11C-Methionine PET in Predicting Progression-Free Survival in High-Grade Glioma

2015 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 291-297 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Young Yoo ◽  
Jin Chul Paeng ◽  
Gi Jeong Cheon ◽  
Dong Soo Lee ◽  
June-Key Chung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prognostic Value ◽  
Tumor Volume ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
High Grade Glioma ◽  
Metabolic Tumor Volume ◽  
High Grade ◽  
Free Survival

Expression of CD40 Correlates Negatively with Overall and Progression-Free Survival of Low- and High-Grade Gliomas

2019 ◽  
Vol 130 ◽  
pp. e17-e25
Author(s):  
Jan-Michael Werner ◽  
Saskia Kuhl ◽  
Katharina Ulrich ◽  
Boris Krischek ◽  
Pantelis Stavrinou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
High Grade ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
High Grade Gliomas

scholarly journals Laser Ablation of Newly Diagnosed Malignant Gliomas

Neurosurgery ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 79 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. S17-S23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael E. Ivan ◽  
Alireza M. Mohammadi ◽  
Nicoleta De Deugd ◽  
Joshua Reyes ◽  
Gregor Rodriguez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Overall Survival ◽  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Invasive Technique ◽  
High Grade ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
High Grade Gliomas

Abstract BACKGROUND: Magnetic resonance-guided laser-interstitial thermotherapy (MR-LITT) is a minimally invasive technique that shows promise in neuro-oncology because of its superiority in delivering precise minimally invasive thermal energy with minimal collateral damage. OBJECTIVE: In this analysis, we investigate initial data on the use of MR-LITT in the treatment of newly diagnosed high-grade gliomas. METHODS: With the use of the PubMed, OVID, and Google-scholar database systems, a comprehensive search of the English literature was performed. Eighty-five articles were identified plus 1 that is pending publication. Four articles were accounted for in this review, including 25 patients with newly diagnosed high-grade gliomas who underwent MR-LITT treatment. We evaluated safety, progression-free survival, and overall survival. RESULTS: Twenty-five patients with a mean age of 53.8 years underwent LITT treatments. On average, 82.9% of the pretreatment lesion volume was ablated. The average tumor volume treated was 16.5 cm3. The mean follow-up time was 7.6 months. Median overall survival was found to be 14.2 months (range 0.1-23 months). The median progression-free survival was 5.1 months (range 2.4-23 months); however, these data are limited by the relatively short follow-up of the patients reviewed and small sample size of only 25 patients. There was 1 (3.4%) major perioperative complication, which was a central nervous system infection. CONCLUSION: MR-LITT is a promising technology for the treatment of small, yet difficult-to-treat newly diagnosed high-grade gliomas. This study demonstrates that MR-LITT is safe, and future randomized studies are needed to evaluate its role as a treatment adjunct for newly diagnosed high-grade gliomas.

scholarly journals NIMG-42. HOROS SOFTWARE FOR POSTOPERATIVE ANALYSIS OF PEDIATRIC HIGH-GRADE GLIOMAS

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. ii157-ii157
Author(s):  
Yasmeen Elsawaf ◽  
Stephanie Anetsberger ◽  
Ana Aguilar-Bonilla ◽  
Amy Smith ◽  
Samer Elbabaa
Keyword(s):  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Tumor Volume ◽  
Tumor Resection ◽  
Region Of Interest ◽  
Extent Of Resection ◽  
High Grade ◽  
Residual Volume ◽  
Event Free Survival ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
High Grade Gliomas

Abstract INTRODUCTION Horos (LGPL 3.0) is a free, open source medical image viewer that has gained attention in the neurosurgical community because of the familiar OsiriX-based interface and its useful three-dimensional (3D) volumetric rendering capabilities. We present the use of Horos software as a postoperative tool for residual tumor volume analysis in children with high-grade gliomas. METHODS A retrospective study of 11 pediatric patients with histologically confirmed HGG underwent tumor resection (n=8) or biopsy (n=3) as definitive treatment from 6/2011 to 6/2019. Volumetric data and extent of resection were obtained via region of interest-based 3D analysis using Horos image-processing software. Age, initial tumor volume, extent of resection, and postoperative residual volume were assessed as predictors of overall survival or event free survival. TECHNIQUE Region of interest (ROI) segmentation was performed utilizing the “Closed Polygon Tool” to outline the tumor and the “Generate Missing ROIs” function to capture the entirety of the tumor within the MRI series. The “Computer Volume” function was used to render the 3D tumor volumes. The preoperative and postoperative tumor volumes were compared per patient to yield the percent extent of resection and residual volume. RESULTS The Horos software is a highly effective means of volumetric analysis for high-grade gliomas depicted in T1 and T2 MRI series. In our series, eight (73%) patients underwent tumor resection and three (27%) underwent biopsy. Patients who underwent resection were older than biopsy patients [12 (8-18) vs. 9 (8-21) years old]. Age, initial tumor volume, extent of resection, and postoperative residual volume were not significant predictors of overall survival or event free survival. CONCLUSION Horos software provides increased accuracy and confidence in determining post-operative volume and is useful in assessing the impact of residual volume on outcome after maximal safe resection in pediatric patients with high-grade gliomas.

scholarly journals The role of laser interstitial thermal therapy in enhancing progression‐free survival of difficult‐to‐access high‐grade gliomas: a multicenter study

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 971-979 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alireza M. Mohammadi ◽  
Ammar H. Hawasli ◽  
Analiz Rodriguez ◽  
Jason L. Schroeder ◽  
Adrian W. Laxton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multicenter Study ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Thermal Therapy ◽  
High Grade ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy ◽  
High Grade Gliomas

scholarly journals The impact of surgery in high grade gliomas - a literature review

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 295-308
Author(s):  
Adriana Baritchii ◽  
A. Gubian ◽  
St.I. Florian
Keyword(s):  
Malignant Gliomas ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Extent Of Resection ◽  
Cortical Mapping ◽  
High Grade ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
High Grade Gliomas ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Related Mortality

Abstract Malignant gliomas are aggressive brain cancers. After many decades of intensive research they represent a major cause of cancer related mortality and morbidity. Management of malignant gliomas is very difficult. None of the current treatments are curative. High grade gliomas are optimally treated with surgery followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy. The impact of surgery on progression free survival and overall survival was a constant preoccupation and debate for decades among neurosurgeons. Different studies published in the last 25 years have provided evidence that the extent of resection of high grade gliomas can influence time to progression and median survival, although so far there is no class I prospective randomized trial to fully answer this question. Some of the most important studies are reviewed here. The modern neurosurgery relay on some tools that proved to be very helpful in guiding the surgeon to achieve the maximal tumoral cytoreduction with minimum impact on the brain’s eloquent areas. iMRI has been proved to be safe and became an important tool during tumor surgery, used alone or in conjuction with other important techniques: intraoperative neurophysiology, awake cortical mapping, 5-ALA fluorescence etc. Although so far the prognostic of high grade gliomas is still disappointing, further understanding of the biology of these tumors and a patient-tailored treatment could be the keys of finding a cure in the future.

scholarly journals Outcomes of Salvage Fractionated Reirradiation Combined With Bevacizumab for Recurrent High-grade Gliomas That Progressed After Treatment With Bevacizumab

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hajime Yonezawa ◽  
Makoto Ohno ◽  
Hiroshi Igaki ◽  
Yasuji Miyakita ◽  
Masamichi Takahashi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
High Grade Glioma ◽  
High Grade ◽  
Mutation Status ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Not Otherwise Specified ◽  
Radiological Response ◽  
High Grade Gliomas ◽  
Grade 3

Abstract Background: This study evaluated the outcomes of reirradiation combined with bevacizumab (Bev) for patients with recurrent high-grade gliomas that progressed after treatment with Bev.Methods: Between January 2015 and September 2019, 14 patients who experienced progression after Bev treatment were treated with reirradiation consisting of 25 Gy in five fractions combined with Bev (ReRT/Bev). The isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) 1/2 mutation status was analysed by pyrosequencing. Results: The diagnoses of 14 patients at the time of reirradiation included six cases of glioblastoma (GBM) with IDH-wildtype, four cases of GBM with IDH-mutant, one case of anaplastic astrocytoma (AA) with IDH-wildtype, one case of AA with IDH-mutant, and one case of GBM not otherwise specified (NOS), and one case of radiologically diagnosed brainstem glioma. The median overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) times with ReRT/Bev were 6.1 months and 3.8 months, respectively. The 6-month OS and PFS rates were 54.5% and 15.7%, respectively. The median OS and PFS did not differ significantly between patients with IDH-wildtype (N=7) and IDH-mutant (N=5) (OS: 7.3 [wildtype] vs 6.0 [mutant] months, p = 0.64; PFS: 3.8 [wildtype] vs 3.7 [mutant] months, p = 0.56). The median OS and PFS did not differ significantly between patients with a diagnosis of GBM (N=6) and those with a diagnosis of non-GBM (N=7) (OS: 9.3 [GBM] vs 6.0 [non-GBM] months, p = 0.19; PFS: 4.0 [GBM] vs 3.8 [non-GBM] months, p = 0.31). Four patients (28.6%) achieved a complete or partial radiological response and three patients (21.4%) experienced improvement after ReRT/Bev. Tumor recurrences were observed in 12 patients, including 3 (21.4%) in-field recurrence; 5 (35.7%) marginal recurrence, 3 (21.4%) out-field recurrence, and 1 (7.1%) had in-field and out-field recurrence. Grade 3/4 toxicities included leukopenia in four patients (28.6%), hypertension in three (21.4%), proteinuria in one (7.1%), and gastrointestinal haemorrhage in one (7.1%) with ReRT/Bev. Conclusions: ReRT/Bev for patients with high-grade glioma who experienced progression after Bev was effective and involved acceptable toxicities.

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