Abstract

Introduction: Gliosarcoma is a rare central nervous system tumor and shows genetic, clinical, and prognostic similarities Glioblastoma multiforme. It presents with progressive neurological deficits such as increased intracranial pressure, seizures, and hemiparesis.

Case Report: We report an 81-year-old female patient was consulted from internal medicine clinic with severe headache and weakness on her right side.

Conclusion: Gliosarcoma may be accompanied by intra-tumor bleeding. It is not possible to predict when the bleeding would occur. Hematoma may mask tumoral lesion.

Keywords: Intracranial tumor, gliosarcoma, intratumoral hemorrhage

How to cite

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Ak H, Canbek İ. Unexpected Intratumoral Bleeding during Surgery Decision: Gliosarcoma. Sinir Sistemi Cerrahisi Derg 2022;8(2):78-81. https://doi.org/10.54306/SSCD.2022.199