title: Extradural granulocytic sarcoma of the spine: a unique case of long survival after local therapy.
abstract: A 13-year-old boy presented with progressive bilateral lower limb weakness due to exradural granulocytic sarcoma of the spine. After surgical decompression and radiotherapy, he remained in complete remission 6 years after initial diagnosis. The possible reasons for the favorable outcome of this unique case are discussed.
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Chan
authors.forename: W H
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Lau
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Saw
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D007951:Leukemia, Myeloid / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D013120:Spinal Cord Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy