TY - JOUR T1 - Glioblastoma Multiforme of the Conus Medullaris in a Child: Description of a Case and Literature Review JF - American Journal of Neuroradiology JO - Am. J. Neuroradiol. SP - 2157 LP - 2160 VL - 26 IS - 8 AU - Alessandro Stecco AU - Claudia Quirico AU - Amelia Giampietro AU - Giuseppe Sessa AU - Renzo Boldorini AU - Alessandro Carriero Y1 - 2005/09/01 UR - http://www.ajnr.org/content/26/8/2157.abstract N2 - Summary: We describe a case of glioblastoma multiforme of the conus medullaris in a child. MR imaging showed at the T12-L1 level an intramedullary mass with signal alteration, with only two nodules of contrast enhancement. The finding was consistent with astrocytoma. Pathologic evaluation was consistent with glioblastoma multiforme. Nine months after the surgical treatment, the patient showed leptomeningeal recurrence. This case appears to be unusual for both the hysto-type and the nonspecific MR imaging features. ER -