Multi-focal Myxopapillary Ependymoma in the Lumbar and Sacral Regions Requiring Cranio-spinal Radiation Therapy: A Case Report
Asian Spine Journal
;
: 68-72, 2011.
Article
Dans Anglais
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| ID: wpr-87005
ABSTRACT
Ependymomas are uncommon tumors that arise in the brain, spinal cord or cauda equina. Myxopapillary ependymomas is located exclusively in the conus medullaris or cauda equina, or film terminale region. In most myxopapillary ependymomas, the histological examination reveals low mitotic activity that is associated with a low MIB-1 labeling index (LI). The prognosis is generally favorable, when the appropriate treatment, including a total resection, is performed. The authors encountered a 39-year-old man with multifocal type of myxopapillary ependymomas compressing the cauda equina from the L2 to L3 level and L5-S1 level. A subtotal resection of the tumor was carried out. The histological examination revealed extremely high mitotic activity with a MIB-1 LI of 9.1%. Therefore, cranio-spinal radiation was added after surgery. The postoperative course was uneventful over the 3.5 year follow-up period.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Pronostic
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Région sacrococcygienne
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Moelle spinale
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Encéphale
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Queue de cheval
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Études de suivi
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Épendymome
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Conus
Type d'étude:
Étude observationnelle
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Étude pronostique
Limites du sujet:
Adulte
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Humains
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Asian Spine Journal
Année:
2011
Type:
Article
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