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We report a case of glioblastoma multiforme that presented as a large, spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). A 52-year-old woman developed headaches associated with photophobia and nausea. Computed tomography scan revealed a large ICH in the right temporal lobe. Further imaging, including magnetic resonance imaging and catheter-based arteriography, did not demonstrate an underlying lesion. She had 2-month follow-up imaging that was consistent with resolution of her hematoma and, again, no evidence of an associated mass. Six months after the initial ICH, she presented with worsening headaches. Magnetic resonance imaging of her brain at that time clearly demonstrated a large enhancing mass in the area of prior hemorrhage. Following tumor resection, histological diagnosis indicated glioblastoma multiforme. This case highlights the benefit of neurosurgical follow-up for patients with cryptogenic ICH and maintaining a high index of suspicion for brain tumor.
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PMID:Glioblastoma multiforme presenting as cryptogenic intracerebral hemorrhage. 3094 97

Cannabinoids are multitarget substances. Currently available are dronabinol (synthetic delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, THC), synthetic cannabidiol (CBD) the respective substances isolated and purified from cannabis, a refined extract, nabiximols (THC:CBD = 1.08:1.00); and nabilone, which is also synthetic and has properties that are very similar to those of THC. Cannabinoids have a role in the treatment of cancer as palliative interventions against nausea, vomiting, pain, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. THC and nabilone are also used for anorexia and weight loss, whereas CBD has no orexigenic effect. The psychotropic effects of THC and nabilone, although often undesirable, can improve mood when administered in low doses. CBD has no psychotropic effects; it is anxiolytic and antidepressive. Of particular interest are glioma studies in animals where relatively high doses of CBD and THC demonstrated significant regression of tumor volumes (approximately 50% to 95% and even complete eradication in rare cases). Concomitant treatment with X-rays or temozolomide enhanced activity further. Similarly, a combination of THC with CBD showed synergistic effects. Although many questions, such as on optimized treatment schedules, are still unresolved, today's scientific results suggest that cannabinoids could play an important role in palliative care of brain tumor patients.
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PMID:The use of cannabis in supportive care and treatment of brain tumor. 3138 97


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