| Literature DB >> 22307472 |
Terri S Armstrong1, Patrick Y Wen, Mark R Gilbert, David Schiff.
Abstract
Anti-angiogenic therapies, including bevacizumab, are being used with increasing frequency in the management of malignant glioma. Common clinically significant toxicities include hypertension and proteinuria, poor wound healing, and the potential for thromboembolic events. Literature related to the use of bevacizumab in malignant glioma, reported toxicities in this patient population, and management of these toxicities was reviewed. Recommendations for assessment and management are provided. Anti-angiogenic therapies will continue to have a role in the treatment of malignant glioma. Further studies of the prevention, assessment, and management of these toxicities are warranted.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID: 22307472 PMCID: PMC3452334 DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/nor223
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Neuro Oncol ISSN: 1522-8517 Impact factor: 12.300