Abstract
Gliosarcoma (GS) is a rare form of glioblastoma which express simultaneous gliomatous and sarcomatous transformation. Here, we reported a spinal cord gliosarcoma metastatic to spinal cord in a 3 years old boy, and discussed literature.
Highlights
GS is a rarely seen tumor at childhood
To best of our knowledge, there is no publication in the literature about spinal cord metastasis of gliosarcoma at thoracic level
Spinal cord metastasis occurs through CSF and it is fatal in almost all cases 5
Summary
GS is a rarely seen tumor at childhood. Contrary to other brain tumors of childhood, it is localized at frontal and temporal lobes in supratentorial area in more than 95% of the cases 3. Clinical behavior and survival are similar to glioblastoma. Median survival ranges between 9 and 12 months [1, 4]. Extracranial metastasis is extremely rare in gliosarcoma. There are a few pediatric GS cases with extra-cranial metastasis 4. To best of our knowledge, there is no publication in the literature about spinal cord metastasis of gliosarcoma at thoracic level. Spinal cord metastasis occurs through CSF and it is fatal in almost all cases 5. We presented a pediatric gliosarcoma case with spinal cord metastasis, and discussed relevant publications and treatment modalities
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