Spinal Cord Gliomas and Hydrocephalus: Utility of Neuroendoscopy

Galarza, Marcelo; Peretta, Paola; Gazzeri, Roberto; Cinalli, Giuseppe; Forni, Marco; Morra, Isabella; Ragazzi, Paola; Sandri, S

doi:10.1055/s-2006-955066

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“…Наши данные также подтверждают ассоциацию ИМО и ГЦ именно в детской возрастной группе. Остальные работы посвящены либо отдельным клиническим наблюдениям, либо обсуждению патофизиологических механизмов развития ГЦ при ИМО [1,3,5,6,8].…”

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Intramedullary spinal cord tumors and hydrocephalus: an analysis of the results of surgical treatment in 541 patients

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Our findings confirm a potential pathogenetic relationship between IMT and HC. The overall occurrence rate of HC in IMT patients was 6.3%. In patients with benign tumors (WHO Grade 1-2; 449 patients), HC developed in 25 (5.6%) cases; in patients with malignant tumors (WHO Grade 3-4; 84 patients), HC developed in 7 (8.3%) cases. A statistically significant prevalence of cervico-medullary tumors was found in HC patients: 19 (59.4%) cases. According to our data, dissemination of the tumor process is a potential factor of HC development.

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Intramedullary spinal cord tumors and hydrocephalus: an analysis of the results of surgical treatment in 541 patients

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“…The majority of the spinal tumors reported in the literature are of neural lineage, including neurofibromas ( 15 ), schwannomas ( 15 ), oligodendrogliomas ( 15 ), astrocytomas ( 16 ), ependymomas ( 17 ), gliomas ( 18 ) and mixed glioneuronal neoplasms ( 19 ). GCTs are rare primary bone tumors that comprise ~5% of all primary bone tumors ( 20 ).…”

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Obstructive hydrocephalus as a result of giant cell tumor of the thoracic spine: A case report

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Giant cell tumors (GCTs) are rare bone tumors that account for ~5% of all primary bone tumors. When GCTs occur in the spine, patients usually present with localized pain and neurological symptoms, such as radiating pain or hyperesthesia. In the current report, an unusual case of a GCT of the thoracic spine associated with hydrocephalus is described. A 48-year-old male presented with urinary retention, loss of sensation in the lower limbs and inability to walk. The patient eventually developed hydrocephalus combined with altered consciousness, indicated by an inability to follow simple commands. Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging demonstrated the presence of a soft tissue mass at the T2 level, and biopsy examination of the tissue confirmed that it was a GCT. The patient experienced a sudden loss of consciousness due to an acute episode of obstructive hydrocephalus. A ventriculoperitoneal shunting procedure was performed to treat the hydrocephalus, and the patient regained normal consciousness, although the paraplegia persisted. An MR examination performed 30 months following surgery demonstrated that the tumor size was stable, consistent with the slow growth that is characteristic of GCTs. Diagnosis of GCTs may be challenging, and relies on radiographic and histopathologic findings. Although rare, acute hydrocephalus as a result of GCTs should not be excluded from a differential diagnosis.

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Spinal low-grade neoplasm with leptomeningeal dissemination mimicking tuberculous meningitis in a child

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Spinal seeding of primary malignant intracranial tumors via CSF is common. However, this is rare in low-grade glial tumors. Cranial leptomeningeal metastasis of primary spinal cord low-grade gliomas at diagnosis or relapse is extremely rare. Leptomeningeal metastasis of spinal cord low-grade tumors may mimic tuberculous meningitis in children. A patient with primary spinal cord low-grade neoplasm mimicked tuberculous meningitis is presented. The patient successfully treated with chemoradiotherapy. At the end of 19-month follow-up, diffuse leptomeningeal infiltration and a dural mass compatible with relapse developed. Chemoradiotherapy was started.

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Spinal Cord Gliomas and Hydrocephalus: Utility of Neuroendoscopy

Cited by 9 publications

References 25 publications

Intramedullary spinal cord tumors and hydrocephalus: an analysis of the results of surgical treatment in 541 patients

Intramedullary spinal cord tumors and hydrocephalus: an analysis of the results of surgical treatment in 541 patients

Obstructive hydrocephalus as a result of giant cell tumor of the thoracic spine: A case report

Spinal low-grade neoplasm with leptomeningeal dissemination mimicking tuberculous meningitis in a child

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