ISSN:
1437-2320
Keywords:
Astrocytoma
;
autopsy findings
;
complications
;
intramedullary neoplasm
;
long-term results
;
neutron therapy
;
pilocytic astrocytoma
;
spinal tumors
;
surgical tumor therapy
;
vertebral column
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Ten patients suffering from intramedullary pilocytic astrocytomas (WHO-classification: astrocytoma grade I) were investigated catamnesticly. Combined surgery and radiotherapy was performed. Seven patients received neutron irradiation postoperatively. In four cases the neurological symptoms were improved after follow-up periods ranging from 33 to 89 months. The three other patients died after 6 to 21 months. The autopsy findings of a 14 year old child are presented. Our results are compared with reports in the literature. In addition, long-term problems of the spinal column are discussed. It seems that the combined surgical and neutron therapy improves the prognosis of pencil gliomas.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01780847
