| Literature DB >> 27217661 |
Divyam Sharma1, Anshul Gupta1, Gurupal S Dhillon1, Satnam Singh Chhabra1.
Abstract
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is one of the most common and aggressive primary brain tumors, composing 12-20% of all the intracranial tumors in adults with a highly malignant course and average life expectancy of approximately 12-14 months following initial diagnosis. Leptomeningeal or intramedullary metastasis from primary GBM is a rare phenomenon with a poor prognosis. We present a rare case of GBM with late onset intramedullary, extramedullary, as well as leptomeningeal spinal metastasis.Entities:
Keywords: Glioblastoma; intramedullary; leptomeningeal; spinal metastasis
Year: 2016 PMID: 27217661 PMCID: PMC4872562 DOI: 10.4103/0974-8237.181878
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Craniovertebr Junction Spine ISSN: 0974-8237