ग्लियोब्लास्टोमा मल्टीफॉर्म

का कारण बनता है

GBM originates from astrocytes, which are a type of glial cell. The factors that cause normal-functioning astrocytes to become cancerous is not well understood.

जोखिम कारक

These factors increase your chance of developing GBM. Tell your doctor if you have any of these risk factors:

• Sex: male (slightly more common in men that women)
• Age: over 50 years old
• Ethnicity: Caucasians, Latinos, Asians
• Having a low-grade astrocytoma (brain tumor), which occasionally develops into a higher-grade tumor
• Having one of the following genetic disorders is associated with an increased incidence of gliomas
  • न्यूरोफाइब्रोमैटॉसिस
  • टूबेरौस स्क्लेरोसिस
  • Von Hippel-Lindau disease
  • Li-Fraumeni syndrome
  • Turcot’s syndrome
• Radiotherapy (association between high-dose ionizing radiation and astrocytoma)

There is inconsistent evidence that electromagnetic radiation and cell phone use are associated with this condition.

लक्षण

लक्षणों में शामिल हैं:

• New onset headaches—more than 30% of patients
• New onset seizures—20% to 30% patients
• Progressive cognitive dysfunction—depends on the location of the tumor; problems with vision, language, motor function, or sensation may occur
• व्यक्तित्व बदल जाता है
• Behavioral changes, development of inappropriate behaviors
• स्मरण शक्ति की क्षति

निदान

After taking a complete history of your symptoms and completing a physical exam, your doctor may also use the following tests:

• CT scan —a type of x-ray that uses a computer to make pictures of structures inside the brain
• MRI scan —a test that uses magnetic waves to make pictures of structures inside the brain
• Functional MRI (fMRI)—a test that gathers information on blood flow within tumors, gives more information about the tumor and the function of surrounding normal brain tissue
• MRS scan—a test which measures metabolism (of the affected area) in the brain
• इलेक्ट्रोएन्सेफलोग्राम (ईईजी) - एक परीक्षण जो मस्तिष्क के माध्यम से विद्युत धाराओं को मापकर मस्तिष्क की गतिविधि को रिकॉर्ड करता है
• Brain biopsy —removal of a sample of brain tissue to test for abnormalities in the brain
• Spinal tap —removal of a small amount of cerebrospinal fluid to check for abnormalities in the brain
• Positron emission tomography (PET) scan and single photon emission tomography SPECT scan—produces images that show the amount of functional activity in the living tissue being studied

उपचार

Surgery is often done to confirm diagnosis and relieve headache, but doctors cannot completely remove the cancer. Other types of treatment may include:

• Radiation treatment is used to further decrease the size of the tumor, usually by about 25% and may be most helpful in improving survival in older patients.
• Chemotherapy also increases survival time and quality of life.
• Steroids to suppress swelling, antiseizure medication to suppress seizures, and pain medications are also used.

Currently, researchers are studying new treatments. These include:

• immunotherapy
• Anti-angiogenesis (to stop tumors from making new blood cells)
• Molecular therapy
• Gene therapy
• Genetic analysis of the tumor—This is becoming an important tool in determining which therapies are best suited for a given individual. More research needs to be done in these areas.

Unfortunately, overall prognosis is poor. Even with aggressive treatment, few patients survive more than five years after diagnosis. However, there is evidence that medical and surgical intervention can increase life expectancy and improve quality of life.

A multi-disciplinary approach is important for you and your family. This approach may involve:

• Support group
• Psychotherapy and psychiatry
• Pain management
• Hospice care

रोकथाम

As the causes of GBM are unknown, there are no preventive measures.