Glioma historical perspective
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Serge Korjian M.D.
Overview
Overview
Gliomas were reported as early as the 1850s. Retinal gliomas were most commonly reported because they were easier to detect and sample in the absence of advanced imaging and surgical techniques.
Historical Perspective
Historical Perspective
- The earliest mention of gliomas in the literature dates back to the late 19th century (1850-1860).
- Most reported cases involved retinal gliomas, which were more easily detected and sampled. [1]
- Publications from Virchow in Germany were the earliest to distinguish retinal neuroglia from other connective tissue. This allowed the classification of these tumors as gliomata rather than sarcomas. [2][3]
References
References
- ↑ Delafield F (1870). “Tumors of the Retina”. Trans Am Ophthalmol Soc. 1 (7): 73–84. PMC 1361440. PMID 16691695.
- ↑ Knapp H (1870). “A Case of Retinal Glioma, operated on at a very early period, and showing some New and Peculiar Anatomical Conditions”. Trans Am Ophthalmol Soc. 1 (7): 84–6. PMC 1361441. PMID 16691696.
- ↑ Virchow RL. Cellular Pathology As Based Upon Physiological and Pathological Histology. Nabu Press; 2010.
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