RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Glioblastoma Multiforme of the Conus Medullaris in a Child: Description of a Case and Literature Review
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 2157
OP 2160
VO 26
IS 8
A1 Stecco, Alessandro
A1 Quirico, Claudia
A1 Giampietro, Amelia
A1 Sessa, Giuseppe
A1 Boldorini, Renzo
A1 Carriero, Alessandro
YR 2005
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/26/8/2157.abstract
AB Summary: 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.