What is Glioblastoma multiforme?
'''Glioblastoma multiforme''' is a malignant [[brain tumor]] that carries an extremely poor [[prognosis]]. ==Signs and symptoms== *Symptoms of increased [[Intracranial pressure]] including [[headache]], [[pappiledema]], nausea or [[vomiting]], and diplopia. ==Treatment== Currently, most patients with Glioblastoma multiforme are initially treated with maximal surgical removal of the [[tumor]], which is then followed by [[radiotherapy]] and [[Chemotherapy]], most often with [[Temozolomide]], a chemotheraputic agent that has been shown to have activity against glioblastoma multiforme. Radiosurgery is being investigated in the treatmet glioblastoma multiforme. {{Nervous system tumors}} {{biology-stub}} [[Category:Brain tumors]]