Table 2 Radiographic characteristics and post surgical events in glioblastomas according to epidermal growth factor receptor expression category
From: The natural history of EGFR and EGFRvIII in glioblastoma patients
Parameter | EGFRa negative | EGFRwt positive | EGFRvIII positive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total of 54, N (%) | 23 (43) | 14 (26) | 17 (31) | |
Cortical matter involvement, N (%) | ||||
Yes | 17 (74) | 10 (71) | 11 (65) | |
No | 6 (26) | 4 (29) | 6 (35) | |
Ependymal, N (%) | yes | 3 (13) | 3 (21) | 6 (35) |
Multifocality, N (%) | Yes | 2 (9) | 2 (14) | 2 (12) |
Gliomatosis cerebri, N (%) | Yes | 5 (22) | 4 (29) | 3 (18) |
*Severe necrosis (grade 3), N (%) | Yes | 5 (24) | 6 (46) | 7 (44) |