Journal of neuro-oncology
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Journal of neuro-oncology · Jan 2011
Review Case ReportsTemozolomide for malignant primary spinal cord glioma: an experience of six cases and a literature review.
Malignant primary spinal cord gliomas (PSCGs) are rare, and the optimal treatment for these lesions remains controversial. We report herein treatment outcomes of six malignant PSCGs managed with temozolomide (TMZ)-based multidisciplinary treatment. TMZ was administered concomitantly with fractionated radiotherapy for two newly diagnosed primary spinal cord glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), followed by adjuvant chemotherapy with TMZ. ⋯ TMZ treatment may have a positive effect on control of malignant PSCGs and survival for some patients. Specifically, treatment with TMZ during and after radiation therapy might provide survival benefit to patients with primary spinal cord GBM. A multicenter cooperative investigation for a large-scale study on malignant PSCGs may be required.