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Cordectomy for intramedullary spinal cord glioblastoma with a 12-year survival
Stephanus Viljoen1, Patrick W Hitchon1, Raheel Ahmed1
1Department of Neurosurgery, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA, USA.
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.
