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  • Neuro-oncology
  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Observational studies suggest intravenous thrombolysis may be unfavorable in high-grade gliomas.
  • Literature on thrombolysis in primary brain tumors is limited, with potential publication bias.
  • This case explores thrombolysis administration in a patient with undiagnosed high-grade glioma.

Observation:

  • A 69-year-old male presented with acute stroke symptoms (NIHSS 22).
  • Intravenous thrombolysis with tissue plasminogen activator was administered within 4.5 hours.
  • Imaging revealed a right parietal lobe mass later diagnosed as Glioblastoma; the patient developed status epilepticus post-thrombolysis.

Findings:

  • The patient received intravenous thrombolysis for presumed ischemic stroke.
  • Despite the high-grade glioma diagnosis, no immediate complications from thrombolysis were observed.
  • The patient underwent surgical resection and pathology confirmed Glioblastoma.

Implications:

  • This case suggests that intravenous thrombolysis may be cautiously considered in select patients with high-grade gliomas.
  • Further research is needed to clarify the risks and benefits of thrombolysis in neuro-oncology patients.
  • This report contributes to the limited case data on thrombolysis outcomes in primary brain tumors.