Spinal metastasis in glioblastoma multiforme: a case study.
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most common primary malignant brain tumor. Spinal metastasis is rare. However, as local control of the primary tumor improves, metastatic disease is increasingly possible. The neuroscience nurse plays an instrumental role in caring for patients with GBM, developing a plan of care based on each patient's needs and outcomes.
Arzbaecher
Jean
J
Brain Tumor Center, The University of Chicago Hospitals, USA. jarz513@hotmail.com
D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing* / Q000473:pathology; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D005909:Glioblastoma / Q000451:nursing* / Q000556:secondary; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D018802:Patient-Centered Care / Q000379:methods; D013125:Spinal Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing* / Q000556:secondary