Adult Services, Case Study, Neuro-Oncology

Brain tumor study: Using Gleolan fluorescent marker to reveal diffusely infiltrative glioma tumor

The patient A 57-year-old man presented to the Norton Brownsboro Hospital emergency department with complaints of headaches that started two weeks earlier and worsened over the preceding few days. In addition, his family reported subtle changes in behavior, including increased sleepiness and issues with memory. A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan demonstrated a brain mass…

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Neuro-Oncology, Oncology/Hematology, Pediatric Services

Mustafa Barbour, M.D., brings innovative hematology/oncology care to Louisville-area children

Mustafa Barbour, M.D.,  a pediatric hematologist/oncologist, is active in bringing new and innovative treatments to patients at Norton Children’s Cancer Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. Dr. Barbour, who has been caring for children with cancer and blood disorders since his fellowship training in 2008, is a subinvestigator on a number of clinical…

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