Intramedullary conus medullaris metastasis from prostate carcinoma: A case report and review of the literature

  • Authors:
    • Zengbao Wu
    • Siyi Xu
    • Chunlong Zhong
    • Yang Gao
    • Qiang Liu
    • Yan Zheng
    • Yang Guo
    • Yong Wang
    • Qizhong Luo
    • Jiyao Jiang
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  • Published online on: January 16, 2014     https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2014.1808
  • Pages: 717-720
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Abstract

Intramedullary spinal cord metastases (ISCMs) are rare and account for 4‑8.5% of central nervous system metastases. Only one case of biopsy‑proven ISCM due to prostate cancer has previously been reported. The current study presents an additional unique case of a 74‑year‑old male who developed symptoms from an intramedullary conus medullaris metastasis as the first manifestation of prostate adenocarcinoma. To the best of our knowledge, this scenario is even more rare and has not previously been reported. The tumor was radically resected, followed by androgen blockade treatment. The patient's neurological deficit significantly improved, with no tumor recurrence during the follow‑up period. In addition, the present study provides an overview of the previous literature concerning ISCMs from prostate cancer, and discusses the treatment options.
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2014-March
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Wu Z, Xu S, Zhong C, Gao Y, Liu Q, Zheng Y, Guo Y, Wang Y, Luo Q, Jiang J, Jiang J, et al: Intramedullary conus medullaris metastasis from prostate carcinoma: A case report and review of the literature. Oncol Lett 7: 717-720, 2014.
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Wu, Z., Xu, S., Zhong, C., Gao, Y., Liu, Q., Zheng, Y. ... Jiang, J. (2014). Intramedullary conus medullaris metastasis from prostate carcinoma: A case report and review of the literature. Oncology Letters, 7, 717-720. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2014.1808
MLA
Wu, Z., Xu, S., Zhong, C., Gao, Y., Liu, Q., Zheng, Y., Guo, Y., Wang, Y., Luo, Q., Jiang, J."Intramedullary conus medullaris metastasis from prostate carcinoma: A case report and review of the literature". Oncology Letters 7.3 (2014): 717-720.
Chicago
Wu, Z., Xu, S., Zhong, C., Gao, Y., Liu, Q., Zheng, Y., Guo, Y., Wang, Y., Luo, Q., Jiang, J."Intramedullary conus medullaris metastasis from prostate carcinoma: A case report and review of the literature". Oncology Letters 7, no. 3 (2014): 717-720. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2014.1808