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- Title
Survival outcome and predictors of WHO grade 2 and 3 insular gliomas: A classification based on the tumor spread.
- Authors
Xue, Bowen; Hou, Zonggang; Deng, Zhenghai; Sun, Shengjun; Zhang, Chuanhao; Pan, Yuesong; Zhang, Yazhuo; Li, Zhenye; Xie, Jian
- Abstract
Objective: The study aimed to identify if clinical features and survival outcomes of insular glioma patients are associated with our classification based on the tumor spread. Methods: Our study included 283 consecutive patients diagnosed with histological grade 2 and 3 insular gliomas. A new classification was proposed, and tumors restricted to the paralimbic system were defined as type 1. When tumors invaded the limbic system (referred to as the hippocampus and its surrounding structures in this study) simultaneously, they were defined as type 2. Tumors with additional internal capsule involvement were defined as type 3. Results: Tumors defined as type 3 had a higher age at diagnosis (p = 0.002) and a higher preoperative volume (p < 0.001). Furthermore, type 3 was more likely to be diagnosed as IDH wild type (p < 0.001), with a higher rate of Ki‐67 index (p = 0.015) and a lower rate of gross total resection (p < 0.001). Type 1 had a slower tumor growth rate than type 2 (mean 3.3%/month vs. 19.8%/month; p < 0.001). Multivariate Cox regression analysis revealed the extent of resection (HR 0.259, p = 0.004), IDH status (HR 3.694, p = 0.012), and tumor spread type (HR = 1.874, p = 0.012) as independent predictors of overall survival (OS). Tumor grade (HR 2.609, p = 0.008), the extent of resection (HR 0.488, p = 0.038), IDH status (HR 2.225, p = 0.025), and tumor spread type (HR 1.531, p = 0.038) were significant in predicting progression‐free survival (PFS). Conclusion: The current study proposes a classification of the insular glioma according to the tumor spread. It indicates that the tumors defined as type 1 have a relatively better nature and biological characteristics, and those defined as type 3 can be more aggressive and refractory. Besides its predictive value for prognosis, the classification has potential value in formulating surgical strategies for patients with insular gliomas.
- Subjects
METASTASIS; SURVIVAL rate; TUMOR classification; GLIOMAS; LIMBIC system
- Publication
Cancer Medicine, 2024, Vol 13, Issue 11, p1
- ISSN
2045-7634
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/cam4.7377