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Intramedullary "holocord" oligodendroglioma: case report
C A Pagni1, S Canavero, E Gaidolfi
1Chair of Neurosurgery, University of Turin, Italy.
Acta Neurochirurgica
|January 1, 1991
Summary
This report details a rare holocord oligodendroglioma in a young male, presenting scoliosis initially. Meticulous surgical removal led to an excellent recovery, demonstrating optimal outcomes for this rare spinal cord tumor.
Area of Science:
- Neuro-oncology
- Spinal Cord Pathology
Background:
- Primary spinal cord oligodendrogliomas are exceptionally rare neoplasms.
- Holocord oligodendrogliomas, affecting the entire spinal cord length, are exceedingly uncommon, with only three prior reported cases.
Observation:
- A 13-year-old male presented with scoliosis, later diagnosed with an intramedullary holocord oligodendroglioma.
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed the extensive spinal cord lesion.
- The patient underwent surgical resection of the tumor.
Findings:
- Complete surgical removal of the holocord oligodendroglioma was achieved.
- The patient experienced a significant neurological recovery two years post-operation.
Implications:
- This case highlights the feasibility of achieving optimal surgical outcomes in rare holocord oligodendrogliomas.
- It underscores the importance of surgical expertise in managing extensive spinal cord tumors.