Abstract:Primitive IMT represent 8-10% of all primary tumors of the spinal cord. Only 2- 4% of all CNS tumors in adults are IMT. Adult astrocytomas are 25-35% of total IMT (1).
We prospectively analyzed clinical, imaging and pathological data from all consecutive patients operated for intramedullary tumors in our department (Neurosurgery I Clinic, Ward II) between January 2003 and August 2009 (80 months). All surgical interventions were performed by the same surgical team. We emphasized the technical difficulties r… Show more
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