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Glioblastoma

 Subject
Subject Source: Medical Subject Headings
Scope Note: Notes = A malignant form of astrocytoma histologically characterized by pleomorphism of cells, nuclear atypia, microhemorrhage, and necrosis. They may arise in any region of the central nervous system, with a predilection for the cerebral hemispheres, basal ganglia, and commissural pathways. Clinical presentation most frequently occurs in the fifth or sixth decade of life with focal neurologic signs or seizures.,Created For = LHSA-Dott

Found in 296 Collections and/or Records:

PR2.18312, 1957

 Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.18312
Scope and Contents

Correspondence relating to male patient from Edinburgh and the Lothians first examined in 1957. Conditions mentioned include: glioblastoma; hemiparesis; and homonymous hemianopia. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1957

PR2.19097, 1958

 Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.19097
Scope and Contents

Correspondence, charts, notes and reports relating to female from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 60 at first examination in 1958. Conditions mentioned include: glioblastoma; dysphasia; right hemiparesis; and unconsciousness. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1958

PR2.19372, 1958

 Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.19372
Scope and Contents

Correspondence, notes, reports and charts relating to female patient from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 54 at first examination in 1958. Conditions mentioned include: glioblastoma; left-sided hemiparesis; nausea; and lethargic state. Surgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1958

PR2.19762, 1958-1959

 Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.19762
Scope and Contents

Autopsy report, correspondence, typed case summary and charts relating to female patient from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 62 at first examination in 1958. Conditions mentioned include: glioblastoma multiforme; jargon aphasia; facial weakness; and tremor in right arm. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1958-1959

The Lesions: with obvious haemorrhage, c.1950

 Item
Identifier: LHB1/61A/94/2/25
Scope and Contents

Demonstration board, Board 10, with five photographic prints showing the brain and sections of the brain stem. Notes accompanying the board describe the case. Titled "The lesions: with obvious haemorrhage".

Dates: c.1950

The Lesions: without obvious haemorrhage, c.1950

 Item
Identifier: LHB1/61A/94/2/24
Scope and Contents

Demonstration board, numbered 9 with four images on photographic material: one photograph of a section of brain, one of a section of brain stem and two photographs of the lesion in the patient. Notes accompanying the board describe more fully the case.

Dates: c.1950