Gliosarcoma-Pathology and review of literature

ABSTRACT

Gliosarcoma is a rare primary brain tumour, estimated to constitute 2-8% of all glioblastomas. We present a case and review of the literature Gliosarcoma is composed of neoplastic glial cells mixed with sarcomatous elements. The distinction between glioblastoma and gliosarcoma is usually made at histopathological examination. These tumours have similar location sex, age distribution and median survivals