Spinal cord astrocytoma with intracranial spread: detection by magnetic resonance imaging.
An astrocytoma of the thoracic spinal cord in a 9-year-old boy was treated by partial tumour removal and postoperative radiotherapy. The development of intracranial spread causing cranial nerve signs and diabetes insipidus was detectable only by Magnetic Resonance Imaging. The spread of these tumours and difficulties in diagnosis are discussed together with a review of the current literature.
Saleh
J
J
Department of Neurological Surgery, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, England.
Afshar
F
F
D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000556:secondary; D002648:Child; D005909:Glioblastoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000556:secondary; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D013120:Spinal Cord Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy