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MRI EVIDENCE OF TUMOR REGRESSION


Case 3: Glioblastoma Multiforme WHO Grade IV BO, Male, 45 yrs old

Sept 2005 Developed calculation and reading errors
MRI Brain showed left parietal tumour
Gross total resection of tumour on 10 Sep 05
Radiotherapy till 04 Nov 05
Feb 2006 MRI showed progression of tumour
Chemotherapy with Temozolomide 6 cycles
Aug 2006 MRI Brain showed involvement of new area
Chemotherapy: PCV followed by Carboplatin, Irinotecan
Jan 2007 Developed hemiparesis involving right upper and lower limbs, speech intact.
MRI Brain - further growth of both tumours.
10 Jan 07 - Surgery for resection of tumours.
Chemotherapy
Feb 2007 Residual paresis, able to walk with a stick, unable to use right hand.
Marked depression requiring medication.
Undergoes RFQMR therapy from 07 Feb 07 to 07 Mar 07.
Regains muscle power in both limbs on the right side. Able to walk without support and use right hand for holding objects.
On medication with anticonvulsants and dexamethasone as advised by neurosurgeon post-operatively.

Before RFQMR

(06 Feb 2007)

After RFQMR

(08 Mar 2007)








     
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