Authors: Feng, J.F.; Liang, Y.M.; Bao, Y.H.; Pan, Y.H.; Jiang, J.Y.

Source: The Journal of International Medical Research, Volume 36, Number 2, March 2008 , pp. 366-370(5)

Publisher: Field House Publishing

Abstract:

A case of multiple primary primitive neuroectodermal tumours (PNETs), which occurred at different levels of the spinal epidural space successively over a period of 8 months, is reported. A 24-year-old male, presenting with rapidly progressive paralysis, hyperthesia and a posterior epidural mass extending from T8 to T10 revealed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), exhibited a good recovery after initial emergency surgery. Lower back pain, chest pain and paralysis were subsequently reported. Spinal MRI in month 7 revealed a mass extending from T12 to L1 and another mass extending from T4 to T5 was detected epidurally in month 8. Additional operations were performed and radiotherapy was given. Pathological findings were consistent with PNETs and symptoms improved with treatment, particularly following each surgical excision.

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Keywords: SPINAL EPIDURAL SPACE; INTRASPINAL TUMOUR; PRIMITIVE NEUROECTODERMAL TUMOUR (PNET); MULTIPLE PRIMARY TUMOURS

Document Type: Case report

Affiliations: 1: Department of Neurosurgery, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University/School of Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China

Publication date: 2008-03-01

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