Publications by authors named "Maria Jose Alvarez Silva"
Surg Neurol Int
March 2023
Article Synopsis
- - Glioblastoma multiforme is a highly aggressive brain tumor, constituting around 60% of brain tumors in adults, often leading to poor survival rates, with multifocal lesions linked to worse outcomes.
- - A case study details a 43-year-old transgender woman who developed symptoms such as hemiplegia and seizures after long-term hormone therapy, leading to a diagnosis of wild-type glioblastoma confirmed through imaging and pathology.
- - The report suggests that prolonged use of steroid hormones may increase the risk of developing multifocal glioblastoma, highlighting the need for healthcare providers to consider neoplasms in transgender patients experiencing neurological symptoms, rather than attributing them solely to HIV-related conditions.
