H3G34-mutant diffuse hemispheric glioma with osseous metastases: a case report and literature review

CNS Oncol. 2023 Jun 1;12(2):CNS95. doi: 10.2217/cns-2022-0020. Epub 2023 Mar 15.

Abstract

Aim: H3G34 diffuse hemispheric glioma is a CNS tumor that is difficult to diagnose and treat and accompanied with poor prognosis. It is becoming clear that extra CNS metastasis may present in a subset of patients with H3G34 gliomas, further complicating diagnosis and treatment. Materials & methods: We present a case of a 19-year-old female with a H3G34 mutant diffuse hemispheric glioma with osseous metastases. We then provide a literature review of the most recent understanding of H3G34 mutant malignancies. Conclusion: Given the stress that patients with H3G34 can experience and the poor prognosis, it is imperative to expand our knowledge and ascertain accurate diagnostic methodologies and targeted therapeutic approaches.

Keywords: H3G34-mutant; diffuse hemispheric glioma; osseous metastases.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brain Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
  • Brain Neoplasms* / genetics
  • Brain Neoplasms* / therapy
  • Central Nervous System Neoplasms*
  • Female
  • Glioma* / diagnostic imaging
  • Glioma* / genetics
  • Glioma* / pathology
  • Humans
  • Mutation
  • Young Adult