Cordectomy for intramedullary spinal cord glioblastoma with a 12-year survival

Background: Prognosis of patients with spinal cord glioblastoma is poor, with an average survival of 18 months. There are reports in the literature describing cordectomy as a treatment option for patients with spinal cord tumors. Case Description: This is a case report of a patient with spinal cord...

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Published in:	Surgical neurology international Vol. 5; no. 1; p. 101
Main Authors:	Viljoen, Stephanus, Hitchon, PatrickW, Ahmed, Raheel, Kirby, PatriciaA
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Pittsford Scientific Scholar 2014 Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
Subjects:	Case Report Histopathology Medical prognosis Metastasis Pathology Patients Radiation therapy Spinal cord injuries Surgery Tumors
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Summary:	Background: Prognosis of patients with spinal cord glioblastoma is poor, with an average survival of 18 months. There are reports in the literature describing cordectomy as a treatment option for patients with spinal cord tumors. Case Description: This is a case report of a patient with spinal cord glioblastoma who, in addition to radiation and chemotherapy, was treated with cordectomy. Outcome of treatment resulted in 12-year survival. Conclusion: Cordectomy in spinal cord glioblastoma can result in prolonged and meaningful survival.
ISSN:	2152-7806 2229-5097 2152-7806
DOI:	10.4103/2152-7806.135305