Cacchione Antonella, Mastronuzzi Angela, Cefalo Maria Giuseppina, Colafati Giovanna Stefania, Diomedi-Camassei Francesca, Rizzi Michele, De Benedictis Alessandro, Carai Andrea
Department of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Piazza Sant'Onofrio 4, 00165, Rome, Italy.
Neuroradiology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Piazza Sant'Onofrio 4, 00165, Rome, Italy.
Chin J Cancer. 2016 May 9;35:44. doi: 10.1186/s40880-016-0107-1.
High-grade gliomas of the spinal cord represent a rare entity in children. Their biology, behavior, and controversial treatment options have been discussed in a few pediatric cases. These tumors are associated with severe disability and poor prognosis. We report a case of a 4-year-old child diagnosed with an isolated glioblastoma multiforme of the conus medullaris. The patient underwent subtotal surgical excision, followed by adjuvant radiotherapy and oral chemotherapy. He is alive with mild neurologic deficits at 52 months after diagnosis. We describe the peculiar characteristics of this rare condition in pediatric oncology. We also provide an overview of current multidisciplinary therapeutic approaches and prognostic factors for this disease.
脊髓高级别胶质瘤在儿童中是一种罕见疾病。少数儿科病例曾讨论过其生物学特性、行为表现及存在争议的治疗方案。这些肿瘤会导致严重残疾且预后不良。我们报告一例4岁儿童被诊断为圆锥髓质孤立性多形性胶质母细胞瘤的病例。该患者接受了次全手术切除,随后进行辅助放疗和口服化疗。诊断后52个月时,他仍存活,但有轻度神经功能缺损。我们描述了小儿肿瘤学中这种罕见病症的独特特征。我们还概述了针对该疾病目前的多学科治疗方法及预后因素。