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Gliofibroma: immunohistochemical analysis

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A case of gliofibroma occurring in an adult patient as a large circumscribed supratentorial tumor is reported. The bimorphic pattern was substantiated and further analyzed by immunohistochemistry. Some evidence in favor of collagen production by mesenchymal and/or inflammatory cells leading to a progressive fibrous replacement of the glial cells in this particular tumor type is presented.

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  1. Abteilung für Neuropathologie, Heinrich-Heine-Universität, Moorenstrasse 5, W-4000, Düsseldorf 1, Federal Republic of Germany

    R. Schober, H. Urich & W. Wechsler

  2. Department of Neuropathology, University of Istanbul, Turkey

    C. Bayindir

  3. Neurosurgical Clinic, University of Istanbul, Turkey

    A. Canbolat

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Schober, R., Bayindir, C., Canbolat, A. et al. Gliofibroma: immunohistochemical analysis. Acta Neuropathol 83, 207–210 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00308481

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