Abstract
A case of cauda equina paraganglioma is described; subsequent intracranial and intraspinal metastases occurred after partial resection and adjunctive radiotherapy. Cerebrospinal fluid dissemination is a rare complication of spinal paragangliomas. Factors predictive of this unusual biological behaviour are discussed.
MeSH terms
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Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis
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Cauda Equina / pathology
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Cauda Equina / radiation effects
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Cauda Equina / surgery*
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Cerebellar Neoplasms / diagnosis
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Cerebellar Neoplasms / radiotherapy
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Cerebellar Neoplasms / secondary*
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Cerebellar Neoplasms / surgery
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Cerebellopontine Angle
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Cerebrospinal Fluid / cytology
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Female
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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Paraganglioma / diagnosis
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Paraganglioma / radiotherapy
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Paraganglioma / secondary*
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Paraganglioma / surgery
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Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms / diagnosis
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Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms / radiotherapy
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Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms / surgery*
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Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
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Spinal Cord Neoplasms / diagnosis
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Spinal Cord Neoplasms / radiotherapy
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Spinal Cord Neoplasms / secondary*
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Spinal Cord Neoplasms / surgery