Pediatric spinal glioblastoma of the conus medullaris: a case report of long survival

Pediatric spinal glioblastoma of the conus medullaris: a case report of long survival

Abstract High-grade gliomas of the spinal cord represent a rare entity in children. Their biology, behavior, and controversial treatment options have been discussed in a few pediatric cases. These tumors are associated with severe disability and poor prognosis. We report a case of a 4-year-old child...

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Main Authors: Antonella Cacchione, Angela Mastronuzzi, Maria Giuseppina Cefalo, Giovanna Stefania Colafati, Francesca Diomedi-Camassei, Michele Rizzi, Alessandro De Benedictis, Andrea Carai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-05-01
Series:Chinese Journal of Cancer
Subjects:
Spinal cord cancer
Glioblastoma multiforme
Children
Multidisciplinary treatment
Prognosis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40880-016-0107-1

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