Congenital intramedullary tumor with neonatal manifestations.

Nunes, M L; Coutinho, L M; Janisch, C; Ehlers, J A

Nunes, M L; Coutinho, L M; Janisch, C; Ehlers, J A.

Afiliação

Nunes ML; Division of Neurology, São Lucas Hospital-School of Medicine, Pontifíca Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul Pôrto Alegre, Brazil. magdalahorgue@conex.com.br

J Child Neurol ; 14(7): 467-9, 1999 Jul.

Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-10573470

RESUMO

The authors report on a 45-day-old boy with a congenital intramedullary tumor with clinical manifestations since birth. Neurologic examination disclosed severe bilateral lower-limb hypotonia and diplegia, with exacerbated deep tendon reflexes and clonus associated with severe pain at manipulation. Further evaluation of this patient included screening for infections, computed tomographic scan, myelography, and somatosensory evoked potentials. The definite diagnosis was a solid holocord astrocytoma. This report discusses a rare disorder in the neonatal period and makes other medical practitioners aware of this diagnosis. Previously published literature is also reviewed.

Assuntos

Astrocitoma/congênito; Astrocitoma/diagnóstico; Neoplasias da Medula Espinal/congênito; Neoplasias da Medula Espinal/diagnóstico; Astrocitoma/patologia; Humanos; Imuno-Histoquímica; Lactente; Masculino; Cuidados Paliativos; Neoplasias da Medula Espinal/patologia; Vértebras Torácicas/patologia

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Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Astrocitoma / Neoplasias da Medula Espinal Limite: Humans / Infant / Male Idioma: En Revista: J Child Neurol Assunto da revista: NEUROLOGIA / PEDIATRIA Ano de publicação: 1999 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Brasil País de publicação: Estados Unidos

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