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Glioma with Leptomeningeal Spread Mimics Chronic Meningoencephalitis in a Young Adult

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: The most malignant type of intrinsic brain tumor is glioblastoma (WHO grade IV). Primary leptomeningeal spread is rare and leads to a variety of differential considerations, as there is no typical clinical or imaging pattern. Here we present a rare and uncommon case of a primary leptomeningeal glioblastoma in combination with a low-grade glioma in a 21-year-old male, initially presenting with only headache and lower back pain. The presented case illustrates the challenging differential considerations and the severe course of leptomeningeal glioblastomas.

Source: Case Reports in Neurology

DOI: 10.1159/000513562

Authors: Ann-Kristin Becker, Marta Leonora Frank, Michael Friese, Joachim Röther

Institutions: Asklepios Klinik Altona, Asklepios, Asklepios Kliniken Hamburg

Language: English

Topic: Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,030