Glioblastoma multiforme of the conus medullaris in a child: description of a case and literature review.
We describe a case of glioblastoma multiforme of the conus medullaris in a child. MR imaging showed at the T12-L1 level an intramedullary mass with signal alteration, with only two nodules of contrast enhancement. The finding was consistent with astrocytoma. Pathologic evaluation was consistent with glioblastoma multiforme. Nine months after the surgical treatment, the patient showed leptomeningeal recurrence. This case appears to be unusual for both the hysto-type and the nonspecific MR imaging features.
Stecco
Alessandro
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SCDU Radiologia, AO Maggiore della Carità, Novara, Italy.
Quirico
Claudia
C
Giampietro
Amelia
A
Sessa
Giuseppe
G
Boldorini
Renzo
R
Carriero
Alessandro
A
D000293:Adolescent; D017352:Echo-Planar Imaging; D005909:Glioblastoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D013120:Spinal Cord Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D013997:Time Factors