Supratentorial glioblastoma multiforme with spinal metastases

Glioblastoma multiforme is the most common malignant brain tumor in adults. Metastasis of intracranial glioblastoma via the cerebrospinal fluid to the spine is a rare occurrence. We present two cases of glioblastoma multiforme with spinal leptomeningeal spread who presented with back pain and parapa...

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Published in:Journal of craniovertebral junction and spine 2010-07, Vol.1 (2), p.126-129
Main Authors: Shah, Abhidha, Redhu, Rakesh, Nadkarni, Trimurti, Goel, Atul
Format: Article
Language:English
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Care and treatment
Case Report
Case studies
Diagnosis
Glioblastoma multiforme
leptomeningeal metastasis
Metastasis
Spinal diseases
Spine
Tumors
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Summary:Glioblastoma multiforme is the most common malignant brain tumor in adults. Metastasis of intracranial glioblastoma via the cerebrospinal fluid to the spine is a rare occurrence. We present two cases of glioblastoma multiforme with spinal leptomeningeal spread who presented with back pain and paraparesis.
ISSN:0974-8237
0976-9285
DOI:10.4103/0974-8237.77678