Extra Neural Metastasis Of Glioblastoma Multiforme: A Literature Review

J Pak Med Assoc. 2023 Sep;73(9):1869-1873. doi: 10.47391/JPMA.7694.

Abstract

Extra-neural metastases of glioblastoma multiforme are uncommon with unidentified metastatic mechanism. There is no consensus over optimum treatment regimen. The current narrative review was planned to illuminate the presence criteria, sites of metastatic spread, incidence, mechanism, risk factors and management.

Keywords: Glioblastoma multiforme, Extra-neural metastases, Spread, Mechanism, Risk factors..

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brain Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Glioblastoma* / pathology
  • Humans