Unusual massive spinal metastasis of an intracranial oligodendroglioma

Turk Neurosurg. 2008 Jul;18(3):276-80.

Abstract

Herein, we present a case of anaplastic oligodendroglioma with massive spinal metastasis in the first post-operative year without any residual tumor or recurrence in the primary tumor site. Along with the reported literature, our case highlights the importance of periodic radiological evaluation of the spinal canal including the pre- and post-treatment period, in patients with intracerebral oligodendroglioma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brain Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Brain Neoplasms / surgery
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Seeding*
  • Oligodendroglioma / secondary*
  • Oligodendroglioma / surgery
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Spinal Neoplasms / secondary*