Exophytic Giant Cell Glioblastoma in a Patient with Neurofibromatosis Type 1: Case Report

Abstract

Giant cell glioblastoma multiforme (GCGBM) is an uncommon subtype within the spectrum of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) tumors. Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) has an increased risk of developing neoplasms that generally are of a benign nature. We report a rare case of an exophytic GCGBM in a 43-year-old woman with NF1. The tumor located in the right frontal region was removed totally and the patient underwent radiotherapy with 60 Gy and chemotherapy with temozolomide.

Keywords

• exophytic giant cell glioblastoma multiforme
• neurofibromatosis type 1
• glioblastoma multiforme