FINAL DIAGNOSIS: RECURRENT OLIGODENDROGLIOMA
DISCUSSION:
1p and 19q are frequent events in gliomas and are proven to be predictors of chemotherapeutic response and prolonged survival in oligodendrogliomas. Patients with 1p/19q codeleted tumors have an overall survival of about 15 years with 4 years from first recurrence. Those without deletions had significantly lower survivals of 5 years and 12 months after first recurrence. The improved survival in patients with 1p/19q codeletion is significant when adjustments for age, tumor grade, and treatment are made [2]. Although 1p/19q codeletions and lack of EGFR amplification with negative p53 status define "genetically favorable" oligodendrogliomas [1], tumor progression and recurrence remain constant [2].
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Contributed by Simon Chiosea, MD