Glioblastoma with Sarcomatous Component

Glioma, Sarcomatous

Gliomas, Sarcomatous


Sarcomatous Glioma

Sarcomatous Gliomas

Rare mixed tumors of the brain and rarely the spinal cord which contain malignant neuroectodermal (glial) and mesenchymal components, including spindle-shaped fibrosarcoma cells. These tumors are highly aggressive and present primarily in adults as rapidly expanding mass lesions. They may arise in tissue that has been previously irradiated. (From Br J Neurosurg 1995 Apr;9(2):171-8)