Astrocytic tumors: a disease approach

Authors

  • Aliz Mathild Vega Rodríguez Instituto de Ciencias Básicas y Preclínicas Victoria de Girón. La Habana, Cuba.
  • Matilde Irene Rodríguez Vázquez Complejo Científico Ortopédico Internacional Frank País. La Habana, Cuba.
  • Bárbara Wilkinson Brito Centro de Inmunología Molecular. La Habana, Cuba.
  • Aymara Fernández Lorente Centro de Inmunología Molecular. La Habana, Cuba.

Keywords:

astrocytic tumors, cancer, immunotherapy, treatment.

Abstract

Cancer is a serious health problem around the world. The majority of primary tumors of the Central Nervous System are of astrocytic lineage. In this review we provide an overview of several aspects related to this type of tumor, that includes classification, prognostic factors, therapy, and angiogenic factors. Glioblastoma Multiforme is diagnosed in patients at a much higher frequency. Standard treatment for patients with astrocytic tumors is surgery followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy. However, immunotherapy and gene therapy studies are increasing to become other therapeutic options in these patients.

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Published

2012-05-15

How to Cite

1.
Vega Rodríguez AM, Rodríguez Vázquez MI, Wilkinson Brito B, Fernández Lorente A. Astrocytic tumors: a disease approach. Rev Méd Electrón [Internet]. 2012 May 15 [cited 2025 Jan. 23];34(3):362-7. Available from: https://revmedicaelectronica.sld.cu/index.php/rme/article/view/919

Issue

Vol. 34 No. 3 (2012)

Section

Review article

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