PMID: 8553123

Issn Print: 0362-2436

Publication Date: 1995/11/01


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Intramedullary Spinal Cord Germinoma

Yukihiro Matsuyama; Tetsuro Nagasaka; Kentaro Mimatsu; Kikuo Inoue; Kimihiko Mii; Hisashi Iwata

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Author Information: Departments of Orthopedic Surgery Nagoya, Japan.

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Abstract

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 intremedullary 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.

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