Giant cell glioblastoma with spinal and spinal leptomeningeal metastasis in a child: A rare presentation of a rare tumor

Rituparna Biswas, Subhash Gupta, KP Haresh, Anirban Halder, GK RathJournal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine 2018 9(3):202-204
Giant cell glioblastoma (GCG) is a rare subtype of classic glioblastoma multiforme with favorable prognosis and little is known about its metastatic potential. We hereby present a unique case of GCG in a 7-year-old child who developed spinal and spinal leptomeningeal metastasis during adjuvant therapy. She succumbed to it in spite of salvage therapy.

Source: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine - October 8, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Rituparna Biswas Subhash Gupta KP Haresh Anirban Halder GK Rath Source Type: research