Abstract
Question
Which imaging techniques most accurately differentiate true tumor progression from pseudo-progression or treatment related changes in patients with previously diagnosed glioblastoma?
Target population
These recommendations apply to adults with previously diagnosed glioblastoma who are suspected of experiencing progression of the neoplastic process.
Recommendations
Level II
Magnetic resonance imaging with and without gadolinium enhancement is recommended as the imaging surveillance method to detect the progression of previously diagnosed glioblastoma.
Level II
Magnetic resonance spectroscopy is recommended as a diagnostic method to differentiate true tumor progression from treatment-related imaging changes or pseudo-progression in patients with suspected progressive glioblastoma.
Level III
The routine use of positron emission tomography to identify progression of glioblastoma is not recommended.
Level III
Single-photon emission computed tomography imaging is recommended as a diagnostic method to differentiate true tumor progression from treatment-related imaging changes or pseudo-progression in patients with suspected progressive glioblastoma.
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We would like to acknowledge the AANS/CNS Joint Guidelines Committee for their review, comments and suggestions, the contributions of Laura Mitchell, CNS Guidelines Manager for organizational assistance, Maxine Brown for searching for and retrieving literature and Amy Allison for reference library consultations. We would also like to acknowledge the following individual JGC members for their contributions throughout the review process: Sepideh Amin-Hanjani, MD, FAANS, FACS, FAHA, Martina Stippler, MD, Alexander Khalessi, MD, Isabelle Germano, MD, Sean D. Christie, MD, FRCS (C), Gregory J. Zipfel, MD, Zachary Litvack, MD, MCR, Ann Marie Flannery, MD, Patricia B Raksin, MD, Joshua M. Rosenow, MD, FACS, Steven Casha, MD, PhD, Julie G. Pilitsis, MD, PhD, Gabriel Zada, MD, Adair Prall, Krystal Tomei, MD, Gregory W Hawryluk, MD.
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Ryken, T.C., Aygun, N., Morris, J. et al. The role of imaging in the management of progressive glioblastoma. J Neurooncol 118, 435–460 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11060-013-1330-0
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