Radiation-induced spinal glioblastoma multiforme
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Primary spinal glioblastoma multiforme
RATIONALE Primary spinal glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a rare clinical entity with an aggressive course and an invariably dismal prognosis. Its clinical characteristics, radiologic and pathologic findings, and treatment protocols have been discussed in a few cases. PATIENT CONCERNS A 15-year-old female was admitted to the neurology department with a chief complaint of progressive numbness ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Acta Oncologica
سال: 2006
ISSN: 0284-186X,1651-226X
DOI: 10.1080/02841860500341124