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Intramedullary spinal cord germinoma
Y Matsuyama1, T Nagasaka, K Mimatsu
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nagoya University, School of Medicine, Japan.
Study Design:
A very rare case of intramedullary spinal cord germinoma is described.
Objective:
To increase knowledge about the pathogenesis and treatment of intramedullary spinal cord germinoma.
Summary Of Background Data:
Primary intramedullary spinal cord germinoma is very rare and only two cases have been previously reported.
Methods:
A case of intramedullary spinal cord germinoma with complete paraplegia is presented. The diagnosis was determined by biopsy.
Results:
After local irradiation of 46 Gy, the tumor disappeared completely.
Conclusion:
Irradiation therapy effectively treated this tumor, as shown radiologically, although the patient remained paraplegic.